{"id":6349,"date":"2021-01-05T09:50:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T09:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6349"},"modified":"2021-06-22T19:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T19:00:08","slug":"buspiron-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/buspiron-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Buspirone Actavis &#8211; Buspirone hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5 mg, 10 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br>buspirone hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Buspiron Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspirone Actavis affects a neurotransmitter (&nbsp;serotonin&nbsp;) in the brain, which causes anxiety and tension to subside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspirone Actavis is used for long-term treatment of anxiety, worry and restlessness without panic attacks.&nbsp;Anxiety can be primary but also due to another illness or alcohol dependence.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspirone hydrochloride contained in Buspiron Actavis may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Buspiron Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Buspiron Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to buspirone hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have severe liver or kidney function.<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;.<\/li><li>In case of&nbsp;acute&nbsp;poisoning of alcohol, sleeping pills, painkillers or antipsychotic drugs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Buspiron Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspirone Actavis should be used with caution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>with concomitant use of drugs that have an effect on the&nbsp;central nervous system<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;(&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;myasthenia gravis&nbsp;muscle disease<\/li><li>if you have impaired liver or kidney function<\/li><li>if you have a drug addiction<\/li><li>if you have had seizures in the past.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Buspiron Actavis has not been shown to potentiate the effects of alcohol, the basic rule should be not to use alcohol with medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspiron Actavis is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Buspiron Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment effect may be affected if Buspiron Actavis is taken with certain other medicines.&nbsp;Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This especially applies to concomitant treatment with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(drugs for&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;and depression)<\/li><li>selective&nbsp;serotonin reuptake&nbsp;inhibitors (&nbsp;SSRIs, eg fluvoxamine), nefazodone, L-tryptophan, and trazodone (antidepressants).<\/li><li>Lithium (remedy for manic-depressive illness).<\/li><li>Triptans (anti-migraine&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tramadol-retard-krka\/\">Tramadol<\/a> (painkiller).<\/li><li>Haloperidol&nbsp;(&nbsp;antidepressant&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Carbamazepine, phenobarbital,&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;(antiepileptic&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Erythromycin, itraconazole, rifampicin, linezolid (anti-&nbsp;infective&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Diltiazem&nbsp;, verapamil,&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;(means for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or heart disease).<\/li><li>Cimetidine (remedy for heartburn and acid reflux).<\/li><li>Baclofen (muscle relaxant).<\/li><li>Lefoxidine (drug for heroin and opiate dependence).<\/li><li>Nabilon (anti-nausea and vomiting).<\/li><li>Antihistamines&nbsp;are (anti-allergy&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Diazepam&nbsp;(anxiolytic, muscle relaxant and sedative).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also tell your doctor if you are using herbal remedies, such as&nbsp;St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buspiron Actavis with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grapefruit juice increases the concentration of buspirone in the blood.&nbsp;Therefore, if you are taking Buspiron Actavis, you should avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited experience of use during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether Buspiron Actavis passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspiron Actavis has a moderate effect on the ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;Risks that have been noticed are that you become drowsy and dizzy from this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and \/ or&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buspirone Actavis contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buspirone Actavis contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspirone Actavis contains&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buspirone Actavis contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Buspiron Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 tablet of 10 mg twice daily or 1 tablet of 5 mg 3 times daily during the first week of treatment.&nbsp;Thereafter, the&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;increased&nbsp;gradually to 20-30 mg per day, divided into 2-3 dosing times, as evenly distributed as possible during the day.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one should not exceed 20 mg at each dosing occasion.&nbsp;The maximum daily dose is 60 mg.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buspirone Actavis should be taken at the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should take the tablets in the same way, with or without food, each time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of the medication is usually obtained within 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Buspiron Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of Buspiron Actavis occur, they usually occur at the beginning of treatment and are usually transient.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Buspiron Actavis and contact a doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;or see your nearest emergency department if you experience the following symptoms:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>angioedema<\/strong>&nbsp;(symptoms may include swelling of the tongue, throat and respiratory tract with difficulty breathing).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>serotonergic syndrome<\/strong>&nbsp;(symptoms may include severe agitation, tension, sweating, coordination problems and fever).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;that may occur:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (&nbsp;<\/em><em>may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness, headache and drowsiness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nervousness, difficulty falling asleep, impaired concentration, confusion and sleep disorders<\/li><li>anger, depression<\/li><li>palpitations, chest pain<\/li><li>nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation and vomiting<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>muscle and skeletal pain<\/li><li>&#8220;Ant crawls&#8221;, difficulty coordinating movements, tremors<\/li><li>dimsyn<\/li><li>ringing sound in the ears<\/li><li>nasal congestion, sore throat<\/li><li>cold sweats and weakness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;with rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficulty \/ inability to sit still, tremors in hands, abnormal muscle tension, stiffness, involuntary movements, movement difficulties and&nbsp;parkinsonism<\/li><li>feeling of loss of identity, emotional fluctuations, hallucinations,&nbsp;psychosis&nbsp;, seizures, transient memory disorder<\/li><li>fainting<\/li><li>tunnel vision<\/li><li>spasmodic and prolonged&nbsp;erection<\/li><li>difficulty urinating<\/li><li>excretion of breast milk<\/li><li>restlessness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Buspiron Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is buspirone hydrochloride.&nbsp;One tablet contains 5 mg and 10 mg buspirone hydrochloride respectively.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;59.7 mg (5 mg tablet) and 119.4 mg (10 mg tablet), microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate,&nbsp;colloidalanhydrous silica and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Appearance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 mg tablet: White, round, flat, marked &#8216;CCL&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg tablet: White, round, flat, scored, marked &#8216;CCD&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister pack: 30, 100, 50 x 1 (single dose pack) tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic jar: 250 tablets (for dose dispensing only).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS-220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balkanpharma Dupnitsa AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Samokovsko Shosse Str,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dupnitsa 2600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulgaria<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buspirone Actavis affects a neurotransmitter ( serotonin ) in the brain, which causes anxiety and tension to subside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2202,2200],"tags":[8134,8138,8137,8129,8133,8132,8136,8131,8135,8130],"class_list":["post-6349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b","category-medicines","tag-buspirone-actavis","tag-buspirone-actavis-side-effects","tag-buspirone-actavis-tablet","tag-buspirone-hydrochloride","tag-buspirone-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-buspirone-hydrochloride-tablet","tag-what-buspirone-actavis-is-used-for","tag-what-buspirone-hydrochloride-is-used-for","tag-what-is-buspirone-actavis","tag-what-is-buspirone-hydrochloride"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6349"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11717,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6349\/revisions\/11717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}