University:
Birmingham City University
Course:
B230 | MPharm Pharmacy
Academic year:

2022
Views:

100

Pages:

1
Author:

Aryan Henderson

Anxiolytics PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Buspar binds to serotonin 5HT1a receptors, where it acts as a partial agonist, which produces the majority of clinical effects. Therapeutic Use Treatment of anxiety disorders Complications Drowsiness, headache, nausea, dizziness, , nervousness, lightheadedness, restlessness, blurred vision, tiredness, and trouble sleeping. Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity, MAOI therapy, benzo dependence, renal impairment or failure, hepatic disease, geriatric patients Medication Administration Oral tablets Nursing Interventions Assess dizziness and drowsiness that might affect gait, balance, and other functional activities. Interactions MAOI medications, alcohol, illicit drugs, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Meeting pt's goals This must be taken consistently, either always with food or always without food each time. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.