ZYBAN TAB-SR 150MG 30

Category: Prescription Drug

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What Zyban Tablets are used for

Zyban tablets contain bupropion hydrochloride. The exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is believed that it interacts with chemicals called noradrenaline and dopamine in the brain.

Zyban is a medicine prescribed by your doctor as a short-term treatment to help you stop smoking with appropriate counselling. For many patients, Zyban reduces withdrawal symptoms and the urge to smoke.

Your doctor may have prescribed Zyban Tablets for another reason.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Zyban Tablets have been prescribed for you.

Zyban Tablets are not addictive.

Before you take Zyban Tablets

You should be fully committed to quitting smoking before you start to take Zyban tablets.

You are more likely to quit smoking if you have appropriate support. You should tell your family, friends and work colleagues that you are trying to quit smoking so that they can offer you support and encouragement.

You must not take Zyban tablets if:

• You have ever had an allergic reaction to Zyban, bupropion or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction may be mild or severe. They usually include some or all of the following: wheezing, swelling of the lips/mouth, difficulty in breathing, hayfever, lumpy rash (“hives”) or fainting.
Allergic reactions can last a long time. Talk to your doctor about the management of the allergic symptoms.

• You now have or you have ever had a seizure disorder or `fit` (eg epilepsy)
• You are usually a heavy drinker but you have suddenly stopped drinking alcohol or you plan to do so while taking Zyban.
• You have suddenly stopped taking tranquillizers or you plan to do so while taking Zyban.
• You have a brain tumour.
• You have ever had an eating disorder (eg. bulimia or anorexia nervosa)
• You are taking a medicine called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or have taken a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor in the last 14 days.
• You are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor says you should.

Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using Zyban tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• The tablets have passed the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack.

If you take it after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well.

• The packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
• If you`re not sure whether you should be taking Zyban tablets, talk to your doctor.

You must tell your doctor if:

• You are allergic to foods, dyes, preservatives or any other medicines.
• You are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
• You are currently taking a herbal preparation called St John`s Wort
• You are taking medicines that suppress your appetite
• You have had a head injury
• You have liver or kidney problems
• You have any mental disorder particularly bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression).
• You suffer from diabetes
• You had a seizure (fit) while taking a previous course of Zyban
• You take a lot of medication (`sedatives`) to treat anxiety
• You are a heavy drinker

It is best to not drink alcohol at all or to drink very little while taking Zyban. If you drink a lot of alcohol or suddenly stop, you may increase your chance of having a seizure. Therefore, it is important to discuss your use of alcohol with your doctor before you begin taking Zyban.

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines (eg. medicines used to treat heart conditions, high blood pressure, psychological illnesses, cancer, depression, epilepsy, Parkinson`s disease, muscle relaxants, medicines used to prevent stoke), including medicines you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. This includes nicotine patches or nicotine gum.

Some medicines may affect the way others work. It is important not to take medicines that may increase the chance of you having a seizure (fit), for example antimalarials, tramadol (a pain killer), theophylline for asthma, medicines that suppress your appetite, sedating antihistamines, antibiotics belonging to the quinolone class, and steroid tablets and injection. Therefore, you should make sure that your doctor knows about all medicines you are taking or plan to take.

Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to tell you what to do when taking Zyban tablets with other medicines.

Using Zyban and nicotine replacement therapy (ie nicotine patches or nicotine gum) together may raise your blood pressure. Your doctor will probably want to check your blood pressure regularly to make sure that it stays within acceptable levels.

Use in children

Zyban tablets are not recommended for use in children less than 18 years.

Ingredients

Zyban tablets contain 150mg of the active ingredient bupropion hydrochloride. They also contain the following inactive ingredients:

Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, cysteine hydrochloride, magnesium stearate, macrogol, titanium dioxide (E171), carnauba wax, edible black ink.

Zyban tablets do not contain lactose.

Zyban Tablets may have a characteristic odour. If present, this odour is normal.

Manufacturer

Your Zyban tablets are supplied by:

• GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
• 1061 Mountain Highway
• Boronia
• Victoria, 3155
• Australia.