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Indications

REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, syncope.

Derm: rash, sweating, alopecia, blisters, bruising, dry skin, edema, flushing, pruritus.

EENT: blurred vision, nasal congestion, sore throat, tinnitus, altered taste or smell, conjunctivitis.

Endo: irregular menses.

GI: nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, vomiting.

GU: changes in libido, dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary hesitancy.

MS: myalgia.

Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, excitement, fatigue, headache, incoordination, insomnia, nervousness, numbness, paresthesia, weakness, personality changes, tremor.

Resp: chest congestion, hyperventilation, shortness of breath.

Misc: clamminess, fever.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Drug-Food:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

BuSpar

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antianxiety agents

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rapidly absorbed.

Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.

Protein Binding: 95%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Extensively metabolized by the liver via the CYP3A4 isoenzyme; 20–40% excreted in feces.

Half-life: 2–3 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(relief of anxiety)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO7–10 days3–4 wkunknown

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

byoo-SPYE-rone audio

Code

NDC Code*