Buspirone (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed buspirone to help manage her anxiety disorder.
- Buspirone is often used as an alternative to benzodiazepines for treating anxiety.
- The patient was switched to buspirone after experiencing adverse effects from other anti-anxiety medications.
- Buspirone has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
- The pharmacist explained that buspirone works by affecting the brain's serotonin levels to reduce anxiety.