Buspirone Tablets
The product is intended to address symptoms of generalized anxiety disorders and short-term relief.
Strengths: 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Buspar
- Therapeutic class
Azapirone
- Pharmacological class
Azapirone
- Precautions and warnings
may initially impair alertness; monitor for side effects during dose adjustment
- Minor side effects
dizziness; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
nervousness; lightheadedness; excitement
- Serious side effects
seizures — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
grapefruit juice; ssris; monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Age restrictions
Used in adults.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to buspirone; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Patient summary
The product is intended to address symptoms of generalized anxiety disorders and short-term relief.
Mechanism of action
Buspirone is an azapirone anxiolytic that acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT1A serotonin receptors, which modulates anxiety without the sedation common in traditional anxiolytics.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only when benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Excretion in milk is unknown.
Buspirone Tablets
The product is intended to address symptoms of generalized anxiety disorders and short-term relief.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Buspirone
- Listed indication(s): Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Usually available as
- 270 tablets - 5 mg1153-5-mg-17406
- 120 tablets - 10 mg1153-10-mg-13637