buspirone

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B5589550 (byo͞o-spī′rōn′)n. A drug, C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂, used in its hydrochloride form to treat anxiety disorders.

[bu(tyl) + spir(ane), compound having two rings that share one atom (from German Spiran, from Latin spīra, coil; see spire²) + -one.]

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Noun

buspirone - a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxietyBuSparantianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer - a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability

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buspirone

[bu-spi´rōn] an antianxiety agent not related chemically to others; administered orally as the hydrochloride salt.

buspirone

(byo͞o-spī′rōn′)n. A drug, C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂, used in its hydrochloride form to treat anxiety disorders.

buspirone

An anti-anxiolytic psychotropic agent of the azaspirodecanedione class, which is unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbiturates or other sedatives.

Adverse effects
Dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, fatigue.
Warning
Avoid MAOIs when using buspirone.

Route
Oral and transdermal; initial adult dosage is 15 mg/day; maximum, 60 mg/day.

Mechanism of action
Buspirone has an affinity for both serotonin (5-HT1A) and dopamine (D2) receptors; its mechanism of action is currently unknown.

buspirone

Buspar^® Neuropharmacology A psychotropic agent for managing anxiety and ADD. See Attention deficit disorder.

buspirone

A non-benzodiazepine antianxiety drug with slow onset of effect. A brand name is Buspar.

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An antianxiety medication that is also given for withdrawal symptoms. It is sold under the trade name BuSpar.Mentioned in: Smoking-Cessation Drugs

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noun a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety

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