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Composition

BUSPIRONE-10MG

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ORAL

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Apr-24

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About Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's

Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of anti-anxiety medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorder. It is used to provide short-term relief from anxiety. An anxiety disorder is a mental condition characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. High anxiety levels can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing.

Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's contains Buspirone, which is an anxiolytic. It helps treat anxiety disorder by altering serotonin's action, a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing anxiety symptoms such as lack of concentration, irritability, sweating, restlessness, fatigue, increased heart rate, and unwanted thoughts. 

Take Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor prescribes it. The most common side effects of Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's are nausea, dryness in the mouth, headache, vomiting, constipation, sleepiness, dizziness, abdominal pain (stomach pain), and diarrhoea. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Try not to stop taking the Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's of your own as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's if you have kidney or liver disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), or glaucoma (high eye pressure). If you are taking any MAO, please do not take Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's to cause serious drug reactions. So, a gap of 14 days should be there in the last dose of MAO inhibitor before starting Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's. Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's may affect your ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol. Abrupt withdrawal of Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's may cause a temporary increase in the frequency and severity of seizures (fit). So, before stopping taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's, discuss with the doctor.

Uses of Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's

Anxiety disorder

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's contains an anti-anxiety medication, Buspirone, primarily used to treat anxiety disorder. It is used to provide short-term relief from anxiety. High anxiety levels can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing. It works by treating anxiety disorder by altering serotonin's action, a chemical messenger present in the brain that is responsible for causing symptoms of anxiety such as lack of concentration, irritability, sweating, restlessness, fatigue, increased heart rate, and unwanted thoughts.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's or any of its ingredients. Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol, and grapefruit juice, so do not consume them together. If you are taking any MAO, please do not take Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's as it can cause serious drug reactions. So, a gap of 14 days should be there in the last dose of MAO inhibitor before starting Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's. Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's may interact if taken in depression, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), liver or kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disease). Do not take Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's if you have had muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), kidney or liver problems, depression, and glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes). Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's may affect your ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol. If you feel excess suicidal thoughts, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances (apnoea), dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. Abrupt withdrawal of Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's may cause a temporary increase in the frequency and severity of seizures (fit). So, before stopping taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's, discuss with the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BuspironeRasagiline
Critical
BuspironeTranylcypromine
Critical

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BuspironeRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Combining Rasagiline with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rasagiline with Buspitor 10mg Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BuspironeTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience headache, sleep disturbances, tremor(shaking of hands & legs), restlessness, nervousness, anxiety, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BuspironeSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Taking Safinamide with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Safinamide with Buspitor 10mg Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
BuspironeLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Combining Linezolid with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet with Linezolid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
BuspironeIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Combining Isocarboxazid with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet with Isocarboxazid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
BuspironeProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Combining Procarbazine with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet with Procarbazine is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
BuspironePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Combining Phenelzine with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet with Phenelzine is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
BuspironeCodeine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet along with codeine can result in significant adverse effects (respiratory difficulty, unconsciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Buspitor 10mg Tablet alongside codeine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination. Do not exceed the doses, frequency, or duration of usage advised by a doctor. You should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BuspironeOndansetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Using Buspitor 10mg Tablet together with Ondansetron can increase the risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome (A condition resulting from the accumulation of high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that plays a role in overall wellbeing and especially a mood stabilizer).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ondansetron with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BuspironeDuloxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Buspitor 10mg Tablet:
Taking Duloxetine with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can cause serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body, causing signs and symptoms ranging from mild (shivering and diarrhea) to severe (muscle rigidity, fever, and seizures).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Duloxetine with Buspitor 10mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, muscle spasms, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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BUSPIRONE-10MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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BUSPIRONE-10MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
When Buspitor 10mg Tablet is taken along with grapefruit and grapefruit juice in large quantities it may raise Buspitor 10mg Tablet levels in body. This might result in more negative side effects, such as tiredness. Avoid or restrict the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice in large quantities while taking Buspitor 10mg Tablet. If this is not possible, take Buspitor 10mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or 8 hours after grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving sleep and self-image.
  • Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch a comedy show to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating many simple carbohydrates in processed foods.
  • Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including this stuff in the meal can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
  • Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake. Especially transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Buspinet 10Mg Tablet 10'S

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • RASAGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • SELEGILINE
  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • METOPROLOL
  • VERAMAPIL
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • RITONAVIR
  • DARUNAVIR
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • LOPINAVIR

Special Advise

  • Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when on this drug.
  • An abrupt stoppage of Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while on Buspitor 10mg Tablet 10's as it can lead to dangerous side effects.
  • To avoid getting addicted to this drug, take it only in prescribed quantities and only as directed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety: Anxiety is a group of disorders different from feelings of anxiety and nervousness that involve excessive anxiety, fear, or worry. Fear can arise due to anxiety and emotional response to an immediate threat related to more staying to fight or leaving to escape danger. Fear before getting ready for surgery is also a part of short-term anxiety. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual’s job performance, school work, and personal relationships. High anxiety levels can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing.

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