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Drug Card Buspar

This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, timing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for the medication buspirone (BuSpar). It is an antianxiety agent given orally at 2.5 mg with an onset of 7-10 days, peak effect at 3-4 weeks, and unknown duration. Nurses should assess for anxiety before and during therapy and monitor for common side effects like dizziness. The goal of therapy is to see a decrease in subjective feelings of anxiety within 7-10 days with optimal results within 3-4 weeks.

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Drug Card Buspar

This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, timing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for the medication buspirone (BuSpar). It is an antianxiety agent given orally at 2.5 mg with an onset of 7-10 days, peak effect at 3-4 weeks, and unknown duration. Nurses should assess for anxiety before and during therapy and monitor for common side effects like dizziness. The goal of therapy is to see a decrease in subjective feelings of anxiety within 7-10 days with optimal results within 3-4 weeks.

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NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


buspirone BuSpar antianxiety agents 2.5 mg Po q as

Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
3-4 wk 7-10 days unknown

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain Ingestion of large amounts of grapefruit
Increases norepinephrine metabolism in the brain Patients receiving other psychotropics
Relief of anxiety Common side effects
dizziness, drowsiness, excitement, fatigue, headache, insomnia,
nervousness, weakness, personality changes, blurred vision, nasal
congestion, sore throat, tinnitus, altered taste or smell,
conjunctivitis, chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia, rashes,
myalgia, incoordination, numbness, paresthesia, clamminess,
sweating

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically)
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Instruct patient to notify health care professional if any chronic
abnormal movements occur (dystonia, motor restlessness,
involuntary movements of facial or cervical muscles) or if
pregnancy is suspected
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess degree and manifestations of anxiety med? Increase in sense of well-being
before and periodically during therapy none Decrease in subjective feelings of
anxiety. Some improvement may
be seen in 7-10 days. Optimal
results take 3-4 wk of therapy.
Buspirone is usually used for
short-term therapy (3-4 wk). If
prescribed for long-term therapy,
efficacy should be periodically
assessed

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