Buspirone
ATC Code
N05BE01
Buspirone
Definition
An anxiolytic agent chemically and pharmacologically unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other sedative/hypnotic drugs. Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, buspirone may exert its anti-anxiety effects via serotonin (5-HT1A) and dopamine receptors (D2) and may indirectly affect other neurotransmitter systems. Unlike typical benzodiazepine anxiolytics, this agent does not exert anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant effects and lacks prominent sedative effects.
Also known as BUSPIRONE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N05BE01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C62013 per NCIT
- SCTID 387523009 per RXNORM
- SCTID 91452003 per RXNORM
- UNII TK65WKS8HL per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Depressive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Intellectual disability | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |