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Composition :

BUSPIRONE-15MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torcium Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

n.k. towers, purohit ji ka bagh gopinath marg, m.i. road jaipur rj 302001 in
Other Info - BUS0043

FAQs

Buspitor-15mg Tablet works by treating 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.

No, using Buspitor-15mg Tablet along with MAO inhibitor is not recommended as it can cause serious drug reactions. A minimum gap of 14 days should be maintained between the last dose of MAO inhibitor and Buspitor-15mg Tablet .

Do not stop taking Buspitor-15mg Tablet until instructed by your doctor. You may get side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhoea. Your doctor may lower the dose of Buspitor-15mg Tablet if it exceeds more than 2-4 weeks of treatment to reduce side effects.

Buspitor-15mg Tablet is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. At recommended dosage and time as advised by your doctor. It can cause side effects such as constipation and fatigue (feeling tired). It is not addictive but can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

The most common side effects of Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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.

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Alcohol

Caution

Taking Buspitor-15mg Tablet with alcohol can increase the side effects of Buspitor-15mg Tablet , like dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. In a few cases, people may also experience impaired thinking and judgment. Hence, it would be best if you avoided or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with Buspitor-15mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Buspitor-15mg Tablet is a category B pregnancy drug. Its safety in pregnant women is not known. So, take only if prescribed by a doctor and if risks overweight harms.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Buspitor-15mg Tablet should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Buspitor-15mg Tablet .

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Driving

Unsafe

Buspitor-15mg Tablet may cause sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate machinery after taking Buspitor-15mg Tablet . Tell your doctor if you get these types of side effects.

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Liver

Caution

Buspitor-15mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Buspitor-15mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Buspitor-15mg Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.

About Buspitor-15mg Tablet

Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Buspitor-15mg Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. The most common side effects of Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet of your own as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet to cause serious drug reactions. So, a gap of 14 days should be there in the last dose of MAO inhibitor before starting Buspitor-15mg Tablet . Buspitor-15mg Tablet may affect your ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol. Abrupt withdrawal of Buspitor-15mg Tablet may cause a temporary increase in the frequency and severity of seizures (fit). So, before stopping taking Buspitor-15mg Tablet , discuss with the doctor.

Uses of Buspitor-15mg Tablet

Anxiety disorder

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Medicinal Benefits

Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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.

Directions for Use

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

Side Effects of Buspitor-15mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not Buspitor-15mg Tablet if you are allergic to Buspitor-15mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Buspitor-15mg Tablet may interact with alcohol, and grapefruit juice, so do not consume them together. If you are taking any MAO, please do not take Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet . Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet if you have had muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), kidney or liver problems, depression, and glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes). Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet may cause a temporary increase in the frequency and severity of seizures (fit). So, before stopping taking Buspitor-15mg Tablet , discuss with the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BuspironeLinezolid
Critical
BuspironeTranylcypromine
Critical

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BuspironeLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Combining Linezolid with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor-15mg 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
BuspironeTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can increase the risk of severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor-15mg 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.
BuspironePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Combining Phenelzine with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor-15mg 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
BuspironeRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Combining Rasagiline with Buspitor-15mg 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-15mg 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.
BuspironeSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Taking Safinamide with Buspitor-15mg 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-15mg 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.
BuspironeProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Combining Procarbazine with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor-15mg 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
BuspironeIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Combining Isocarboxazid with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspitor-15mg 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
BuspironeBuprenorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
When Buspitor-15mg Tablet is used with buprenorphine it may result in central nervous system depression, significant adverse effects (respiratory distress, unconsciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Buspitor-15mg Tablet along with buprenorphine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. While taking these medications, you should avoid tasks that need mental attention, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BuspironeMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Using Morphine together with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Morphine with Buspitor-15mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling tired, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
BuspironeNaratriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Buspitor-15mg Tablet:
Using Buspitor-15mg Tablet together with Naratriptan 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 Buspitor-15mg Tablet along with naratriptan 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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BUSPIRONE-15MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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BUSPIRONE-15MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
When Buspitor-15mg Tablet is taken along with grapefruit and grapefruit juice in large quantities it may raise Buspitor-15mg 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-15mg Tablet. If this is not possible, take Buspitor-15mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or 8 hours after grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Buspitor-15mg Tablet causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when on this drug.
  • An abrupt stoppage of Buspitor-15mg Tablet 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-15mg Tablet  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.

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.
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