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Bupropion

Description Bupropion is a drug used in the treatment of depression and is also currently used for the management of smoking cessation (ZybanŽ). Plasma protein binding is about 80%. 
Therapeutic Low 0.0100
Therapeutic High 0.1430
Units ug/mL 
Specimen
Half Life Low 4.00
Half Life High 24.00
VOD Low 40.00
VOD High 0.00
Toxic Level 1.000
Lethal Level 7.300
Plasma to Whole Blood ratio 0.00
Warnings Warnings include a dose dependant risk of seizures. Warnings - may impair mental and/or physical ability required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks (e.g., driving, operating heavy machinery).