Introduction
Busper is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such a... View More
Uses of Busper
Side effects of Busper
How to use Busper
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Busper may be taken with o... View More
How Busper works
Busper works by modulating the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger of the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
What if you forget to take Busper?
If you miss a dose of Busper, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
Indication
Anxiety
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Take consistently either always w/ or always w/o meals.
Adult Dose
Anxiety Disorders 10-15 mg/day PO divided q8-12hr; may increase every 2-3 days by 5 mg/day to 15-30 mg/day PO divided q8-12hr; not to exceed 60 mg/day ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Not recommended for patients with severe impairment
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Epilepsy; severe renal or hepatic impairment; children <18 yr; pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Buspirone exerts anxiolytic activity through high affinity for serotonin 5-HT1A and 5-HT2 receptors. It has moderate affinity for dopamine D2-receptors ... View More
Precaution
Preceding co-administration of MAOIs, decreased hepatic or renal function. In patients on benzodiazepines, withdraw the drug gradually. May impair abili... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dizziness (12%) 1-10% Drowsiness (10%),Nausea (8%),Headache (6%),Nervousness (5%),Blurred vision (2%),Confusion (2%),Diarrhea (2%),Excitement ... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown/not recommended
Interaction
Enhanced sedative effects with alcohol or CNS depressants. Increases serum haloperidol. Concurrent admin with MAOIs may lead to increase in BP. Poten... View More
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