Zylexx SR Tablets 150mg

About Zylexx SR Tablets 150mg

Zylexx SR Tablets Uses

• Major depressive disorder
• Seasonal affective disorder
• Smoking cessation support
• Adjunct treatment for low mood with fatigue

Zylexx SR Tablets Benefits

• Sustained release form allows once or twice daily dosing
• Carries a lower risk of sexual side effects than many other antidepressants
• Reduces nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms during quit attempts
• Less likely to cause sedation or weight gain than some alternatives

What Experts Say

Bupropion works differently from most antidepressants by acting on dopamine and norepinephrine rather than serotonin, which gives it a distinct side effect profile compared to more commonly used options. Psychiatrists often choose it when sedation, weight gain, or sexual side effects are a major concern with other standard treatment options for depression.

It is also approved for helping people stop smoking, usually started about a week before the planned quit date to build up steady levels in the body. Full antidepressant benefit can take several weeks to appear, so early discontinuation is discouraged even if the initial response feels slow at first.

Tobacco use remains widespread across the region, and psychiatrists as well as pulmonologists increasingly prescribe this sustained release tablet as part of a structured smoking cessation plan alongside counseling and behavioral support sessions.

Drug Class

• Aminoketone antidepressant (norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor)
• Smoking cessation aid

Zylexx SR Tablets 150mg formula

• Bupropion Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Zylexx SR Tablets 150mg?

• Take the tablet at the same time each day
• Swallow it whole without crushing or chewing
• Take with or without food as advised by the doctor
• Avoid taking a dose close to bedtime to reduce sleep disturbance
• Continue treatment for the full duration prescribed, even if mood improves early

Drug Interactions

• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: Combining with MAOIs can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and must be avoided.
• Other Antidepressants: Using with certain other antidepressants can further lower the seizure threshold.
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Combined use may raise blood pressure and should be monitored.
• Alcohol: Alcohol can increase the risk of seizures when combined with bupropion.
• CYP2D6 Metabolized Drugs: Bupropion can raise blood levels of certain drugs broken down by this liver enzyme.

Risks and warnings

• Seizure Risk: Bupropion lowers the seizure threshold, so it should be avoided in people with a seizure disorder or eating disorder.
• Suicidal Thoughts: Young adults starting antidepressant treatment should be monitored closely for mood changes.
• High Blood Pressure: It can raise blood pressure, especially when combined with nicotine replacement therapy.
• Eating Disorders: Contraindicated in people with a current or past eating disorder due to seizure risk.
• Sudden Stopping: Do not stop the tablet abruptly without discussing it with a doctor.
• Alcohol Withdrawal: Avoid use during alcohol or sedative withdrawal because of increased seizure risk.

Zylexx SR Tablets Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Insomnia
• Headache
• Nausea
• Increased heart rate
• Anxiety or agitation
• Weight loss

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Keep the strip inside its original packaging
• Protect from moisture and direct light
• Keep out of reach of children.