Dextromethorphan/bupropion
Dextromethorphan/bupropion is a combination drug used for the treatment of MDD and ADHD. It is a combination of Dextromethorphan, an NMDA receptor antagonist, and Bupropion, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Dextromethorphan is a NMDA receptor antagonist and sigma-1 receptor agonist. It also has serotonin reuptake inhibiting properties. Bupropion is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor and a nicotinic antagonist. The combination of these two drugs is believed to have a synergistic effect in treating MDD and ADHD.
Clinical Use[edit | edit source]
Dextromethorphan/bupropion is used for the treatment of MDD and ADHD. It is also being investigated for its potential use in treating neuropathic pain and obesity.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of dextromethorphan/bupropion include nausea, dry mouth, insomnia, constipation, dizziness, and sweating. Serious side effects may include seizures, mania, hypertension, and allergic reactions.
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MAO Inhibitors Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine
SNRIs Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran, Venlafaxine
SSRIs Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Vilazodone, Vortioxetine
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