Buspirone

Uses	Anxiety, Neurological and Psychiatric conditions.
Therapy	Anti-Anxiety
Side Effects	Chest pain, shortness of breath, and light-headedness

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Molecule Description

Buspirone affects chemicals that cause anxiety symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, difficulty of concentration, exhaustion, perspiration, elevated heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.

Uses

Anxiety
Neurological and psychiatric conditions such as:
Attenuating side effects of Parkinson's disease therapy
Ataxia
Depression
Social phobia
Behaviour disturbances
Attention deficit

Contraindications

When should one not use Buspirone

Previously had a hypersensitivity reaction to buspirone.
Severe renal impairment, due to the increased risk of the patient's condition worsening.
Severe liver impairment, due to the increased risk of the patient's condition worsening.
Taking MAO inhibitors, because of the increased risk of worsening of hypertension and serotonin syndrome. To avoid drug interactions, a 14-day interval between treatments with these medications should be maintained.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Buspirone has the potential to induce major adverse effects, such as:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Light-headedness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnant women should only take this medication if it is absolutely necessary. Kindly consult your healthcare practitioner before the consumption of this medicine.

Breast Feeding

According to the little data available, maternal doses of buspirone up to 45 mg per day result in modest amounts of buspirone in milk. Because there is little information on the long-term use of buspirone during breastfeeding, an alternative medication may be preferable, especially if you are nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Driving

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions hence avoid driving if taking Buspirone.

Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is not recommended when taking this medicine since it increases the chance of adverse effects like dizziness, drowsiness, and problems concentrating.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any medical conditions such as:
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
Myasthenia gravis
Slurred speech, or any addiction concerns

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Buspirone works by acting on serotonin receptors (5-HT1A) in the brain, which helps to reduce anxiety.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Amitriptyline: severe interaction
Amlodipine: moderate interaction
Citalopram: severe interaction
Fluvoxamine: severe interaction
Codeine: severe interaction
Dolasetron: severe interaction

Interactions with food items

Grapefruit can make this medicine more likely to cause negative effects. For more information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Dosage

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If your next dose is coming up soon, skip the missed one. To make up for a missed dose, do not take a double dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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It is highly advised not to smoke since this medicine can make you more dizzy or drowsy and might react with tobacco.

No habit forming tendencies have been reported for Buspirone.

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