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
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
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
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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The following are antidepressant subclasses and drugs
MAO Inhibitors Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine
SNRIs Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran, Venlafaxine
SSRIs Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Vilazodone, Vortioxetine
Tricyclics Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Trimipramine
Miscellaneous Bupropion, Flibanserin, Mirtazapine, Nefazodone, Trazodone
Dextromethorphan/bupropion
Dextromethorphan chemical structure
Bupropion chemical structure
Antidepressant efficacy of dextromethorphan and bupropion (Auvelity) versus placebo in the GEMINI trial
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