Buspiron - a New Non-benzodiazepin Anxiolytic on our Market

Czech version

Authors: R. Honzák; H. Kurzová
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav všeobecného lékařství 1. LF UK, Praha, přednostka MUDr. H. Kurzová
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2001; (7): 391-396
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Overview

The authors inform readers on the pharmacological and clinical profile of a new anxiolytic onthe market. Buspiron is indicated in anxious disorders in particular in generalized anxietydisorder. Buspiron has a clinical effect similar to that of currently used benzodiazepineanxiolytics. Contrary to them it has several advantages: it does not affect psychomotorfunctions, does not cause sedation, does not potentiate substances which evoke central depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines and some other psychopharmaceutical preparations), it does notcause habituation, it has a minimumof drug interactions and is well tolerated. Its disadvantageis the late onset of the anxiolytic effect which develops after two weeks or later.

Key words:
buspiron - anxiety disorders - anxiolytics - benzodiazepines.

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