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bupropion and Prader-Willi Syndrome

bupropion has been researched along with Prader-Willi Syndrome in 2 studies

Bupropion: A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE.
bupropion : An aromatic ketone that is propiophenone carrying a tert-butylamino group at position 2 and a chloro substituent at position 3 on the phenyl ring.

Prader-Willi Syndrome: An autosomal dominant disorder caused by deletion of the proximal long arm of the paternal chromosome 15 (15q11-q13) or by inheritance of both of the pair of chromosomes 15 from the mother (UNIPARENTAL DISOMY) which are imprinted (GENETIC IMPRINTING) and hence silenced. Clinical manifestations include MENTAL RETARDATION; MUSCULAR HYPOTONIA; HYPERPHAGIA; OBESITY; short stature; HYPOGONADISM; STRABISMUS; and HYPERSOMNOLENCE. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p229)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The aim of this article is to review related literature on management of hyperphagia and impulsive behaviors in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) that includes either naltrexone or bupropion."4.93Prader-Willi Syndrome, Management of Impulsivity, and Hyperphagia in an Adolescent. ( Malik, S; Ogden, S; Puri, MR; Sahl, R, 2016)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Puri, MR1
Sahl, R1
Ogden, S1
Malik, S1
Hor, A1
Purtell, L1

Reviews

1 review available for bupropion and Prader-Willi Syndrome

ArticleYear
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Management of Impulsivity, and Hyperphagia in an Adolescent.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Obesity Agents; Bupropion; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Hyperphagia; Impulsiv

2016

Other Studies

1 other study available for bupropion and Prader-Willi Syndrome

ArticleYear
Influence of Naltrexone/Bupropion Combination Treatment on Body Mass Index in Prader-Willi Syndrome Re: "Prader-Willi Syndrome, Management of Impulsivity, and Hyperphagia in an Adolescent" by Puri et al.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 26, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Body Mass Index; Bupropion; Humans; Hyperphagia; Impulsive Behavior; Naltrexone; Prader-

2016