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Questions and Answers
What is the brand name of Buspirone?
What is the brand name of Buspirone?
BuSpar
Buspirone has sedative properties.
Buspirone has sedative properties.
False (B)
Which of the following are adverse effects of Buspirone?
Which of the following are adverse effects of Buspirone?
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Agitation
- All of the above (correct)
Adverse effects of Buspirone are relatively serious and long-lasting.
Adverse effects of Buspirone are relatively serious and long-lasting.
What is a medical indication of Buspirone?
What is a medical indication of Buspirone?
Buspirone should be taken on an empty stomach.
Buspirone should be taken on an empty stomach.
How long does it take for Buspirone to take effect?
How long does it take for Buspirone to take effect?
Buspirone is a controlled substance.
Buspirone is a controlled substance.
Which of the following problems have a low risk when taking Buspirone?
Which of the following problems have a low risk when taking Buspirone?
Buspirone is harsh on the kidneys and the liver.
Buspirone is harsh on the kidneys and the liver.
Flashcards
What is Buspirone (BuSpar)?
What is Buspirone (BuSpar)?
A medication used to treat anxiety disorders.
Buspirone's Mechanism
Buspirone's Mechanism
Not fully understood, but it lacks sedative properties.
Common side effects of Buspirone?
Common side effects of Buspirone?
Dizziness, nausea, headache, and agitation, usually mild and temporary.
Buspirone's primary use?
Buspirone's primary use?
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Buspirone and food?
Buspirone and food?
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Buspirone's onset time?
Buspirone's onset time?
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Stopping Buspirone abruptly?
Stopping Buspirone abruptly?
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Risks with Buspirone?
Risks with Buspirone?
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Is Buspirone controlled?
Is Buspirone controlled?
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Buspirone's effect on organs?
Buspirone's effect on organs?
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Study Notes
- Buspirone (BuSpar)
Mechanism of Action
- The mechanism of action is not completely known.
- It does not have sedative properties.
Adverse Effects
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Agitation
- Adverse effects are relatively benign and self-limiting.
Indications
- Treats anxiety disorders
GI Upset
- Can cause GI upset, so it is recommended to take with meals.
Delayed Response
- It needs to be taken for 2-4 weeks to become effective.
- Do not quit taking the medication.
Benefits
- It is not a controlled substance
- It is less harsh on the kidneys and liver.
- There is low risk for dependence, CNS depression, and overdose.
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Description
Explore buspirone (BuSpar), a medication for anxiety disorders. Learn about its mechanism of action, common side effects like dizziness and nausea, and its benefits, including a low risk of dependence. Understand why it should be taken with food and requires 2-4 weeks to become effective.
