Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Buspirone
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Pyrimidinyl piperazinyl decane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Busron?
Uses
Buspirone (HCl) is anxiolytic agent and a 5-HT 1 agonist. Buspirone (HCl) is a new non-benzodiazepine. It relieves nervousness, anxiety. ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Pyrimidinyl piperazinyl decane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antianxiety Agent pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Pyrimidinyl piperazinyl decane. It belongs to 5HT-1A antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antianxiety Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Buspirone (HCl) is 385.51. Its pKa is 1.22, 7.32.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 mg — 12 hourly
Increased by 5 mg every 2-3 days.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Acute porphyrias, epilepsy, severe renal or hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
History of renal or hepatic impairment
Reduce dose in mild to moderate hepatic impairment
avoid in severe disease
Reduce dose in renal impairment
avoid if eGFR less than20 -/minute/1
Withdraw benzodiazepines gradually if transferring to buspirone
Side Effects
Headachenervousnessdizzinesstachycardiachest painconfusiondry mouthfatigue.
Drug Interactions
MAOIs
rifampicin
erythromycin
ritonavir
itra-conazole
diltiazem
verapamil
grape-fruit juice
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid.
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 202.7
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 20.27 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 402
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 202.7
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Different molecules used for the same condition. A clinical decision, not a swap.
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