What is Buspirone?
Anxiety in people; anxiety and urine marking in cats.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Buspirone is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Acts on serotonin receptors to reduce anxiety without heavy sedation.
What is it used for?
Anxiety in people; anxiety and urine marking in cats. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Oral liquid. Oral liquids are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide.
- Transdermal gel (PLO). Transdermal gel comes in pre-measured syringes. Wearing a glove, rub the measured amount into the hairless inner ear, alternating ears if directed.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Dizziness, nausea, headache. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Anyone taking MAO inhibitors, and people with severe liver or kidney disease. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: some liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Store syringes as directed on the label, capped and away from heat. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Buspirone in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as oral liquid, transdermal gel (plo), capsule. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.