bupropion hydrochloride xl - Generic Medications

Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-1-(3-chorophenyl)-2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1­-propanone hydrochloride. The molecular weight is 276.2. The molecular formula is C 13 H 18 ClNO·HCl. Bupropion hydrochloride powder is white, crystalline, and highly soluble in water. It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa. The structural formula is: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP (XL) are supplied for oral administration as 150 mg and 300 mg white to off-white extended-release tablets. Each tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride, USP and the inactive ingredients: povidone, tartaric acid, glyceryl distearate, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion and colloidal silicon dioxide. The tablets are printed with black ink comprising of shellac glaze (modified) in SD-45, isopropyl alcohol, black iron oxide non-irradiated, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and ammonium hydroxide. The insoluble shell of the extended-release tablet may remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and is eliminated in the feces. Meets USP Dissolution Test #4. image description