Buspirone hydrochloride is an anxiolytic remedy for the treatment of anxiety disorders, accompanied or not by depression and is used in the form of tablets in the dose of 5 mg or 10 mg.
The medication is available under the trade names Ansitec, Buspanil or Buspar, the price varies between 8 and 33 reais, depending on the dosage of the medication and the number of pills in the box, and you need a prescription to be bought in pharmacies.
What is it for
Buspirone is indicated for the treatment of anxiety, such as generalized anxiety disorder and for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, with or without depression.
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Understand the mechanism of action of buspirone
Through animal studies, buspirone is known to interact with the brain's serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine systems. This remedy intensifies the activity of specific noradrenergic and dopaminergic pathways and reduces the activity of serotonin and acetylcholine.
How to use
Buspirone dosage should be determined according to the doctor's recommendation, however, the recommended starting dose is 3 tablets of 5 mg per day, which can be increased, but which should not exceed 60 mg per day.
Buspirone should be taken during meals to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.
Side effects
The most common side effects of buspirone include tingling, dizziness, headaches, nervousness, drowsiness, mood swings, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, insomnia, depression, anger and tiredness.
Contraindications
Buspirone is contraindicated in children under 18, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in people with a history of seizures or who use other anxiolytics and antidepressants.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with severe kidney and liver failure or with epilepsy and should be used with caution in situations of acute angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, drug addiction and galactose intolerance.
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