Bupropion overdose in an adolescent

Bupropion is a relatively new monocyclic antidepressant whose mechanism of action remains unknown. Zn addition to its use as an antidepressant, it has also been suggested to be effective in children with attention deficit hyp eractive disorder and more recently as an aid in the cessation of cigarette smoking. The latter indication has resulted in an increase in its use and therefore an increased availability in households. To date, reports of over doses in pediatric patients are Limited, We report a 14-year-old hoy who in gested 1.5 to 3 g of bupropion in a suicide attempt. Precious reports of bu propion ingestions and its management are discussed.