Buspar
Buspirone tablets for generalised anxiety disorder. Unlike benzodiazepines, it is not a sedative and does not cause dependence.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Buspirone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
Buspar is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Buspar depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Buspar details
- Condition
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Alternative names
- buspirone
- Therapeutic class
- Azapirone Anxiolytic
- Pharmacological class
- Serotonin 5-HT1A Receptor Agonist
- Known off-label uses
- depression adjunct
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic or renal impairment; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- nervousness; excitement; insomnia
- Serious side effects
- serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Grapefruit; Erythromycin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Patient summary
Buspirone tablets for generalised anxiety disorder. Unlike benzodiazepines, it is not a sedative and does not cause dependence.
Mechanism of action
Acts as a selective partial agonist at central 5-HT1A receptors, modulating serotonin transmission in critical brain pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Buspar names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Buspirone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.