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Generic Name

• Buspirone
  T½ = 2–3 h
  Protein binding = >95%
  Pregnancy category B

Trade Name

• BuSpar

Dose Range/Adult Daily Dose

• 15–60 mg/d po

Use/Common Side Effects (CSE)

• Use: Anxiety management; anxiety w depression
  CSE: Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, rashes, myalgia, sweating

Geriatric & Dose Considerations

• Contraindicated: Severe renal/hepatic disease

Classification

• Antianxiety agent

Assessment Cautions

• Contraindicated: Severe renal/hepatic impairment; does not appear to cause dependence