Apparatus and method for transdermal delivery of bupropion

摘要

The invention includes an apparatus and method for transdermal delivery of bupropion base. In the method of this invention, patient is administered parenterally a bupropion base in an amount effective to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and to prevent or reduce craving of nicotine in said patient. Alternatively, an effective amount of bupropion base is delivered to alleviate depression in a patient. A transdermal delivery system includes a bupropion base. The bupropion base can be mixed with an acceptable pharmaceutical carrier.