SPL Set ID: 195b9970-0bc6-4f48-9450-a91292ad4618
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Bupropion hydrochloride, USP 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 C13H18ClNO·HCl. Bupropion hydrochloride, USP powder is white and soluble in water, in 0.1 N hydrochloric acid, and in alcohol. 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 white to pale yellow, round, film-coated extended-release tablets. Each extended-release tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride, USP and the inactive ingredients: ethylcellulose, glyceryl behenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, and triethyl citrate. The tablets are printed with opacode S-1-17823 (black) which contains ferrosoferric oxide, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The insoluble shell of the extended-release tablet may remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and is eliminated in the feces. Meets USP dissolution Test 24. Structure