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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 depressants