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Bupropion (INN; also amfebutamone, brand names Wellbutrin, Zyban, Budeprion and Buproban) is an atypical antidepressant, which acts as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a nicotinic antagonist. Bupropion belongs to the chemical class of aminoketones and is similar in structure to stimulant cathinone, anorectic diethylpropion and to phenethylamines in general. Bupropion is primarily used as an antidepressant and as a smoking cessation aid. In 2006 it was the fourth most prescribed antidepressant on the U.S. retail market with 21,141,000 prescriptions.

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