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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic NameBuspirone
Trade NameBuspar
IndicationManagement of anxiety
ActionRelieves anxiety by binding to dopamine and serotonin receptors
Therapeutic ClassAntianxiety
Pharmacologic ClassAzapirone
Nursing Considerations• Do not administer concurrently with MAOI or grapefruit juice • May lead to dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and weakness • Patient may experience chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia • Instruct patient to take as directed • Instruct patient to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic NameBuspirone
Trade NameBuspar
IndicationManagement of anxiety
ActionRelieves anxiety by binding to dopamine and serotonin receptors
Therapeutic ClassAntianxiety
Pharmacologic ClassAzapirone
Nursing Considerations• Do not administer concurrently with MAOI or grapefruit juice • May lead to dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and weakness • Patient may experience chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia • Instruct patient to take as directed • Instruct patient to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants

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