Buspar

Buspar- Used for: The short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Buspar is an antianxiety agent. It is not known exactly how Buspar works to relieve anxiety. It is believed that it may react with specific chemical receptors in the brain.

Buspar is an anxiolytic drug, a derivative azaspirodecanedione. The mechanism of action is not established. On pharmacological properties this medication does not apply to benzodiazepines or barbiturates. Buspar has a selective anxiolytic effect. This medicine has no anticonvulsant activity, it has no myorelaxant action. It has no sedative effects, especially in low doses.

Buspar has a high affinity for serotonin 5-HT1A-receptors in the neurons of the dorsal suture, and moderate affinity for dopamine D2-receptors in the brain. Buspar has no pronounced affinity for the benzodiazepine receptors, it does not affect the binding of GABA