Difference between revisions of "Bupropion-tranylcypromine"

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* '''Day 14-21:''' start tranylcypromine 20 mg/day.  
 
* '''Day 14-21:''' start tranylcypromine 20 mg/day.  
 
* '''Day 22:''' increase dosage of tranylcypromine.
 
* '''Day 22:''' increase dosage of tranylcypromine.
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* By considering a wash-out period of two weeks (>5 times the elimination half-life of bupropion and its metabolites) it is assured that all bupropion has left the body and no drug interactions occur. }}
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Revision as of 08:00, 23 July 2009

{{Drugswitch | from = bupropion | to = tranylcypromine | stop =

  • Gradually reduce dosage of bupropion to a maximum of 150 mg/ day.
  • When a dosage of 150 mg/day is reached, stop administration.

| start = A wash-out period of two weeks is necessary.

  • Day 1-14: wash-out period
  • Day 14-21: start tranylcypromine 20 mg/day.
  • Day 22: increase dosage of tranylcypromine.

| caveat =