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Bupropion

Description

Bupropion, also known by the brand names Wellbutrin and Zyban, is a medication primarily used to treat depression and to aid in smoking cessation. It belongs to the class of drugs known as aminoketones and acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).

Part of speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Definition: A medication used to treat depression.

Sample sentence: She experienced significant improvement in her mood after starting bupropion.

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Sense 2:

Definition: A medication used to aid in smoking cessation.

Sample sentence: John decided to try bupropion to help him quit smoking.

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Sense 3:

Definition: A popular antidepressant with fewer sexual side effects compared to some other medications.

Sample sentence: Many individuals prefer bupropion as a first-line treatment for depression due to its favorable side effect profile.

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Sense 4:

Definition: A local anesthetic used in dental procedures.

Sample sentence: The dentist applied bupropion to numb the patient's gums before filling a cavity.

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