Buspirone Hydrochloride (Buspar) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. It is an agent that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to the benzodiazepines (e.g. Valium,
Xanax) barbituates, or other sedative/anti-anxiety drugs.
HOW DOES BUSPIRONE WORK?
The mechanism of action of BUSPAR is not clearly known. BUSPAR differs from typical benzodiazepines like Vallium or Xanax anti-anxiety medication in that it does not exert anti-seizure or muscle relaxant effects. It also lacks the prominent sedative
effect that is associated with benzodiazepines
In vitro studies have shown that BUSPAR has a high affinity for serotonin receptors (receptors in the brain that mediate arousal). BUSPAR has no significant affinity for benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. |
