Anti-smoke drug probe.EXPERTS are conducting a safety probe into anti-smoking drug Zyban Zy·ban A trademark for the drug bupropion dipropionate, used to treat nicotine dependence. bupropion hydrochloride Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban after a rising number of deaths, it was revealed last night. The European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. Medicines Evaluation Agency acted as Government figures show the number of people who died after taking Zyban more than tripled in a year. In the UK 57 died by January January: see month. 10 after suspected adverse reactions adverse reactions, n.pl unfavorable reactions resulting from administration of a local anesthetic; responsible factors include the drug used, concentration, and route of administration. . Germany officially requested a review into the medicine this week amid concerns over its safety. Makers GlaxoSmithKline said: "We remain extremely confident in the safety of Zyban." |
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