Buspirone (trade name Buspar among others) is an anxiolytic substance of the azapirone class. It is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder (GAD.) It is a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist, increasing action at serotonin receptors in the brain.
Buspiron molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Buspar
Classification
Chemical: Medicine
Tag: Anxiety suppression
Tag: Azapirone
Tag: Pharmaceutical
Effects
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Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Threshold: 5 mg
Heavy: 60 mg
Common: 15-30 mg
Light: 7.5-15 mg
Strong: 30-60 mg
Duration
Peak: 40-90 h
Harm Reduction
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Buspirone - DrugsPRO substansguide
Buspirone: Buspirone (trade name Buspar among others) is an anxiolytic substance of the azapirone class. It is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder (GAD.) It is a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist, increasing action at serotonin receptors in th