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Buspirone (Buspar) Nursing Considerations


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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson: https://bit.ly/BuspironeBusparNursingConsiderations    Generic Name

Buspirone

Trade Name

Buspar

Indication

Management of anxiety

Action

Relieves anxiety by binding to dopamine and serotonin receptors

Therapeutic Class

Antianxiety

Pharmacologic Class

Azapirone

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 depressantss

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