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Buspirone
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 depressantss
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Buspirone
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 depressantss

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