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Brand Name: BuSpar
Drug Class: Antianxiolytic (Serotonin 5-HT1a agonist)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Mental Health
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 30mg
Common Usage: Anxiety
How it works
Unknown, has high affinity for serotonin 5HT1a receptors and moderate affinity for dopamine D2 receptors
Pregnancy
Due to lack of data, agents other than buspirone are preferred for use during pregnancy. Consider discontinuing buspirone and using alternative therapies during pregnancy unless there is a clear benefit to continuing treatment
Lactation
Breastfeeding is not recommended by the manufacturer.
Warnings
Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity, concomitant MAOIs ; Warnings: Caution in hepatic and renal impairment
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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 07:51AM
Last Update Date: Sep 14, 2024, 06:45PM
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