How buspirone works Buspirone belongs to the group of anxiolytics (anti-anxiety drugs). It mediates its effect by binding to a specific type of docking sites (receptors) of the nerve messenger serotonin (5-HT1A receptors). Unlike other anxiolytics, the drug does not have a sedative, muscle relaxant, or anticonvulsant effect. Being afraid in certain situations is a … Buspirone: Effects, Application, Side Effects
Products Buspirone was available in many countries in tablet form (Buspar). It was approved in 1986 and went off the market in 2010. Structure and properties Buspirone (C21H31N5O2, Mr = 385.5 g/mol) is an azapirone, a piperazine and pyrimidine derivative. It is present in drugs as buspirone hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble … Buspiron
Products Anxiolytics are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, and injectable preparations, among others. Structure and properties Anxiolytics are a structurally heterogeneous group. However, the representatives can be divided into different classes. These include, for example, the benzodiazepines or the tricyclic antidepressants. Effects Anxiolytics have antianxiety (anxiolytic) properties. They usually have additional effects, … Anxiolytics
Background That grapefruit juice can cause drug-drug interactions was discovered by chance in a clinical trial in 1989 and confirmed in an experiment by the same research group in 1991 (Bailey et al, 1989, 1991). This showed that simultaneous ingestion of grapefruit juice with the calcium channel blocker felodipine significantly increases the bioavailability of felodipine. … Interactions with Grapefruit Juice
Background Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter biosynthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by decarboxylation and hydroxylation. It binds to seven different families of the serotonin receptor (5-HT1 to 5-HT7) and elicits central and peripheral effects that affect mood, behavior, sleep-wake cycle, thermoregulation, pain perception, appetite, vomiting, muscles, and nerves, among others. Serotonin is vasoconstrictive … Serotonin Syndrome: Causes and Treatment
Buspirone is the name given to an anti-anxiety agent. It is used for the treatment of anxiety disorders. What is buspirone? Buspirone is the name given to an antianxiety agent. It is used in the therapy of anxiety disorders. Buspirone is a drug that has an anxiety-relieving effect. It interferes with the metabolism of the … Buspirone: Effects, Uses & Risks
Moclobemide is an antidepressant from the group of MAO inhibitors (monoamine oxidase inhibitors). It is used in the treatment of depressive disorders (phases of major depression). Moclobemide is also used for anxiety disorders and psychosis. What is moclobemide? Moclobemide is a so-called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is one of the antidepressants and is primarily … Moclobemide: Effects, Uses & Risks
