Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that has received FDA approval for the treatment of depression and seasonal affective disorder and as an aid for smoking cessation. Since its approval in 1985, bupropion has been utilized off-label for various conditions, including antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, depression associated with bipolar disorder, obesity, and ADHD in pediatric patients. This activity reviews bupropion’s clinical applications, including indications, dosing, mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and toxicity. By understanding bupropion’s pharmacological properties, healthcare professionals can optimize treatment regimens and reduce the risk of adverse effects, thereby improving patient outcomes. The activity also emphasizes the essential role of the interprofessional healthcare team in managing bupropion therapy, underlining the significance of collaboration and well-defined roles in patient care.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18709
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine