Buspirone hydrochloride is an anxiolytic drug for the treatment of anxiety disorders, whether or not accompanied by depression, and is used as a 5 mg or 10 mg tablet.
The medicine is available under the trade names Ansitec, Buspanil or Buspar, the price ranges from 8 to 33 reais, depending on the dosage of the medicine and the amount of pills in the box, and needs a prescription to be bought in pharmacies.
What is it for
Buspirone is indicated for the treatment of anxiety, such as generalized anxiety trantorno and the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, whether or not accompanied by depression.
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Understand the mechanism of action of buspirone
Through animal studies, it is known that buspirone interacts with the serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine systems of the brain. This drug enhances the activity of specific noradrenergic and dopaminergic pathways and reduces the activity of serotonin and acetylcholine.
How to use
The dosage of Buspirone should be determined according to your doctor's advice; however, the recommended starting dose is 3 tablets of 5 mg per day, which may be increased but not to exceed 60 mg per day.
Buspirone should be taken at mealtime to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.
Side effects
The most common side effects of buspirone include tingling, dizziness, headache, nervousness, drowsiness, mood changes, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, insomnia, depression, anger and tiredness.
Contraindications
Buspirone is contraindicated in persons under 18 years of age, in pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in persons with a history of seizures or who use other anti-depressants and anti-depressants.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with severe renal or hepatic impairment or with epilepsy and should be used with caution in situations of acute angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, drug dependence and galactose intolerance.
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