| Drug Name |
Buspirone |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00316 |
| Description |
Buspirone is a novel anxiolytic agent with a unique structure and a pharmacological profile. Belonging to the azaspirodecanedione drug class,[A180991] buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other sedative/anxiolytic drugs.[L4478] Unlike many drugs used to treat anxiety, buspirone does not exhibit anticonvulsant, sedative, hypnotic, and muscle-relaxant properties. Due to these characteristics, buspirone been termed 'anxioselective'.[A180985] First synthesized in 1968 then patented in 1975,[L7375] it is commonly marketed under the brand name Buspar®. Buspirone was first approved in 1986 by the FDA [A181751] and has been used to treat anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and relieve symptoms of anxiety. It has also been used as a second-line therapy for unipolar depression when the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is deemed clinically inadequate or inappropriate.[L7375] The potential use of buspirone in combination with [melatonin] in depression and cognitive impairment via promoting neurogenesis has also been investigated.[A181751] |
| Indications and Usage |
For the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety, and also as an augmention of SSRI-treatment against depression. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
N05BE01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00490
|
| KEGG ID |
D07593
|
| MeSH ID |
D002065
|
| PubChem ID |
2477
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0U2OO
|
| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| Synonyms |
Buspirone | N-(4-(4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl)butyl)-1-cyclopentanediacetamide | Buspirone Hydrochloride | Hydrochloride, Buspirone | Gen-Buspirone | Gen Buspirone | Lin-Buspirone | Lin Buspirone | MJ-9022-1 | MJ 9022 1 | MJ90221 | Neurosine | Busp | Nu-Buspirone | Nu Buspirone | PMS-Buspirone | PMS Buspirone | Ratio-Buspirone | Ratio Buspirone | Anxut | Apo-Buspirone | Apo Buspirone | Buspar | Bespar | Novo-Buspirone | Novo Buspirone |
