Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine that is used to treat anxiety disorders. It works by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps to improve mood and reduce anxiety. It is typically taken by mouth in pill form, but may also be available as a liquid or an injection. Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, headache, and insomnia.
Buspirone is a medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It's classified as an anxiolytic, meaning it helps alleviate anxiety symptoms.
Here's a breakdown of Buspirone:
Function:
- Manages anxiety disorders and their symptoms like:
- Fear
- Tension
- Irritability
- Dizziness
- Pounding heartbeat
- Difficulty sleeping
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
N - Nervous system
N05 Psycholeptics
N05B - Anxiolytics
N05BE Azaspirodecanedione derivatives
ATC Code
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