9 Questions
What is the primary elimination mechanism of buspirone?
Oxidative metabolism
Which receptor is buspirone known to bind optimally to?
Serotonin receptor
Which of the following compounds has similar potency as buspirone?
1-pyrimidinylpiperazine
What type of inhibitor can block the formation of major buspirone metabolites?
CYP3A inhibitor
What alkyl spacer length is typically observed in buspirone analogs?
Chain of 2-5 methylene groups
What is the typical aryl portion in buspirone analogs?
Phenyl, substituted phenyl, or a heteroaryl group
What is the analysis method used to determine the amount of buspirone present in a sample?
Spectrophotometric analysis
What color is produced due to the oxidation reaction of buspirone with alkaline potassium permanganate?
Bluish green
Which atom is typically found in the terminus of buspirone analogs?
Nitrogen
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