bupropion hydrochloride

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001296",
  "term": "bupropion hydrochloride",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A drug used to treat depression and certain other disorders. It is also used to help people stop smoking. Bupropion hydrochloride increases the levels of the chemicals dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine in the brain. This helps improve mood and can lessen cravings for nicotine. It is a type of antidepressant and a type of nicotine receptor antagonist. Also called Wellbutrin and Zyban.",
    "The hydrochloride salt of the aminoketone bupropion, with antidepressant activity and for potential use in promoting smoking cessation and improving sexual desire. Bupropion is a weak blocker of the neuronal uptake of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine and is a central nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "Wellbutrin",
    "Zyban"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/bupropion-hydrochloride/"
}