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Medicine: buspartm tablets

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

BUSPARTM TABLETS 5 mg and 10 mg

Buspirone Hydrochloride

Your doctor has prescribed BUSPAR TABLETS for you. Please read this before you take your medicine. This leaflet gives a summary of information about your medicine. If you want to know more, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

REMEMBER

This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. NEVER give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.

 

WHAT IS IN BUSPAR TABLETS

The active ingredient in Buspar is buspirone hydrochloride which belongs to a class of medicines known as azapirones used to treat anxiety. Buspar tablets come in two strengths, 5 mg or 10 mg.

Each 5mg tablet contains 5mg of buspirone hydrochloride.

Each 10mg tablet contains 10mg of buspirone hydrochloride.

The other ingredients in Buspar are: colloidal silica anhydrous, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycollate. Buspar is packed in bottles containing 50 or 100* tablets, or blister packs of 21s, 30s, 60s, 84s & 90s*s. Buspar 5 mg is also available in a blister pack of 126 tablets.

 

* Only those strengths and pack sizes actually marketed will appear on the leaflet in the pack.

WHAT IS BUSPAR FOR?

Buspar is for the short-term relief of anxiety, including anxiety with or without depression.

 

BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE:

SHOULD YOU BE TAKING BUSPAR TABLETS?

If you answer YES to any of the following questions DO NOT start taking Buspar Tablets and go back to your doctor as soon as possible for advice.

  • 1. Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant?
  • 2. Are you breast-feeding?
  • 3. Have you suffered from any kidney or liver disease that your doctor does not know about?
  • 4. Are you epileptic?
  • 5. Have you had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in Buspar?

CAN YOU TAKE OTHER MEDICINES / FOODS?

When you are taking Buspar tablets, it is important that your doctor knows if you are taking any other medication, particularly medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine (used for depression). Changes in the dose will need to be considered if you take Buspar with diazepam, nefazodone or any other products for the treatment of depression or anxiety. If you are taking either verapamil or diltiazem for the treatment of high blood pressure, angina or abnormal heart beat, a change in dose may be needed.

Other medicines including some antibiotics or products used to treat fungal infections can increase the amount of buspirone in your blood. Rifampicin, which is for the treatment of tuberculosis, can reduce the amount of Buspar in your blood.

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars (e.g. lactose), contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take any other medicine with Buspar, including those bought at a pharmacy, or other places, e.g. supermarkets. Do not take Buspar with large quantities of grapefruit juice.

IS IT ALL RIGHT TO DRINK ALCOHOL?

It is best to avoid alcohol while taking Buspar.

IS IT ALL RIGHT TO DRIVE?

Buspar may make you feel drowsy, dizzy or light-headed, especially at the beginning of treatment. You should be especially careful if you are driving, using machinery or doing any other job that could be dangerous if you get any of these unwanted side-effects.

 

TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

HOW SHOULD YOU TAKE BUSPAR TABLETS?

The label will tell you how many tablets to take and how often your doctor wants you to take them. The recommended initial dose in adults and the elderly is 5 mg two to three times daily. Your doctor may increase this dose every two to three days. The dose for treatment is 15 to 30 mg daily in divided doses with a maximum dose of 45 mg daily in divided doses.

 

This medicine is not recommended for children.

SHOULD YOU TAKE THE TABLETS BEFORE OR AFTER MEALS?

It does not matter.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU TAKE THE TABLETS FOR?

Continue with Buspar Tablets until your doctor tells you otherwise. If you are to stop Buspar therapy you must follow your doctor’s instructions closely. It is especially important as this type of medicine should not be stopped suddenly.

WHAT IF YOU MISS OR FORGET TO TAKE A DOSE?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as before.

WHAT IF YOU TAKE TOO MANY TABLETS OR A CHILD SWALLOWS SOME?

As with any medicine, if an overdose has been taken, contact your nearest hospital Casualty Department or tell your doctor immediately. Take the empty container and any remaining tablets with you.

 

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS

ARE THERE ANY UNWANTED EFFECTS OF BUSPAR TABLETS?

Any medicine may cause some side-effects especially when you first start taking it.

Side effects which have occurred in some patients are: dizziness, headache, nervousness, light-headedness, excitement and nausea. Rarely, fast or pounding heart beat, chest pains, drowsiness, confusion, fits, dry mouth, tiredness or sweating have been reported.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other unusual or unexpected symptoms.

 

LOOKING AFTER YOUR MEDICINE

KEEP ALL YOUR MEDICINES WHERE CHILDREN CANNOT REACH OR SEE THEM. You will see an ‘Expiry Date’ on the outer packaging of Buspar tablets. Do not use after this date. Buspar tablets should not be stored above 25°C and should be kept in closed containers. Do not leave your tablets near a radiator, on a window sill or in the bathroom.

If your doctor tells you to stop taking these tablets, ask your pharmacist to tell you what to do with the remaining ones.

 

 

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