📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Anxiety short-term management:*
Adult: 5 mg 2-3 times a day, increased if necessary up to 45 mg daily, dose to be increased at intervals of2-3 days; usual dose 15-30 mg daily in divided doses.
⛔ Contraindications
Acute porphyrias, epilepsy, severe renal or hepatic impairment.
⚠️ Precautions & 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/1.73m. Withdraw benzodiazepines gradually if transferring to buspirone.
🔄 Drug Interactions
MAOIs, rifampicin, erythromycin, ritonavir, itra-conazole, diltiazem, verapamil, grape-fruit juice, anticonvulsants.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Headache, nervousness, dizziness, tachycardia, chest pain, confusion, dry mouth, fatigue.
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Contraindicated