How does Buspirone Hydrochloride work:

Buspirone Hydrochloride provides a short-term relief for the symptoms of anxiety related mental disorders. It is an anti-anxiety drug that affects chemicals in your brain, which may become unbalanced and causes fear. Buspirone Hydrochloride is especially useful in treating the elderly, alcoholics or people that have a history of addiction. It helps to support in releasing nervousness and tension.

Buspirone Hydrochloride works through stimulation of serotonin type 1A receptors on the nerves. As a result, the chemical messages that nerves transmit to each other are altered. Unlike the most commonly prescribed anti- anxiety medications of the benzodiazepine class, Buspirone does not cause sedation.

Dosage & Administration:

The usual starting dose of Buspirone is 10 to 15mg per day. It should be divided into two or three dosages over the day. For example, a dose of 5 mg may be given two or The dose may be increased in increments of 5 mg daily every two to four days. Most patients will respond to a dose of 15 to 30 mg daily. Patients should not take a total dose of more than 60 mg daily. When patients are receiving certain other drugs (see below) in addition to Buspirone, starting doses of Buspirone may need to be lowered (for example, 2.5 mg twice daily), and any dosage increases should be done with caution and under close physician supervision. Dosages may need to be reduced in patients with kidney or liver problems.

Side Effects:

As specified below there are certain side effects aligned with Buspirone. Some men may experience them, others will not be effected by any of the following symptoms. In case you experience some uncomfortable effects on you, please contact your medical advisor directly, since some side effects might need some professional assistance:

• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Headache

Precautions:

Note that Buspirone shall not be administered together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI). Please discuss yourself with your medical advisor information about any other possible risks, please consult your physician or pharmacist and read the information provided with Buspirone HCI.

Further Information:

Since the effectiveness and safety of buspirone has not been established yet in individuals below the age of 18 years, the administration of the drug is not recommended for this age-group. In case Buspirone is given to patients with impaired hepatic or renal function, a dosage adjustment will be required, as well as a monitoring. Please discuss this with your physician.