Bupropion

Excreted Unchanged %
Hepatic
Half-Life (Normalesrd) Hours
10-21/No data
Plasma Protein Binding %
82-88
Volume Of Distribution L/Kg
27-36
Dose For Normal Renal Function
100 mg q8h
Adjustment For Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min >50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min <10 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Ihd
IHD: No data, [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Pd
PD: Dose for GFR <10, [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Crrt
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, [D]
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