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