SPL Set ID: a2602a1a-9138-44c5-a032-4f911fff828c
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Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (XL), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, are chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake 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 film caoted extended-release tablets. Each tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride and the inactive ingredients: hypromellose, glyceryl behenate, hydropropyl cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, povidone, methacrylic acid copolymer type C, triethyl citrate, iron oxide black and propylene glycol. The tablets are printed with edible black ink. The insoluble shell of the extended-release tablet may remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and is eliminated in the feces. Meets USP Dissolution Test 8. image description