Bupropion class?

What does “bupropion class” mean?

Bupropion is an antidepressant in the class of aminoketones (often described by clinicians as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, NDRI) [1].

What drug class is bupropion used as?

Bupropion is used as an antidepressant and is also used for smoking cessation under brand names (depending on the formulation) [1].

Why does the “class” matter for how it works?

Because bupropion is an NDRI (aminoketone), its effects are tied to increasing norepinephrine and dopamine signaling, which differs from many other antidepressants that primarily target serotonin [1].

What are common bupropion brand names?

Bupropion is sold under several brand names depending on the formulation and country, including Wellbutrin (antidepressant) and Zyban (smoking cessation) [1].

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/bupropion.html