Chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂ Molecular mass: 385.503 g/mol PubChem compound: 2477
Buspirone is an azaspirodecanedione. The exact mechanism of buspirone anxioselective action is not fully known. From animal studies it is known to interact with serotonin, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), acetylcholine and dopamine systems of the brain.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05BE01 | Buspirone | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05B Anxiolytics → N05BE Azaspirodecanedione derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSPIRONE Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Buspirone is an active ingredient of these brands:
Brazil (BR)
Finland (FI)
Germany (DE)
Israel (IL)
Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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