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Buspirone Hydrochloride 10 mg/1

Buspirone Hydrochloride · TABLET · Asclemed USA, Inc.

10 Recalls on Record
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Buspirone Hydrochloride is a prescription tablet taken by mouth that is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders. It works as an anti-anxiety medication and is typically taken multiple times daily as directed by your doctor.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Generic Name
Buspirone Hydrochloride
NDC Code (Product)
76420-808
Manufacturer
Asclemed USA, Inc.
Strength
10 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA210907
Marketing Start
11/14/2019

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II02/07/2023

Accord Healthcare, Inc.

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II08/10/2020

Par Pharmaceutical Inc.

Failed Impurity /Degradation Specifications

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/07/2023

Accord Healthcare, Inc.

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class III10/27/2023

NCS Healthcare of Kentucky Inc

Presence of Foreign Tablets: Potential of stray tablet(s) of Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg Tablet within the recalled lots

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/16/2023

Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC

CGMP Deviations

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/07/2023

Accord Healthcare, Inc.

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/05/2021

Oxford Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules

CompletedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/07/2023

Accord Healthcare, Inc.

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class III04/13/2026

Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Subpotent drug

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/07/2023

Accord Healthcare, Inc.

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug ineffective193 reports
fatigue156 reports
nausea154 reports
anxiety148 reports
off label use141 reports
headache134 reports
dizziness117 reports
tremor95 reports
suicidal ideation92 reports
completed suicide88 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Buspirone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. The efficacy of buspirone hydrochloride tablets has been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials of outpatients whose diagnosis roughly corresponds to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Many of the patients enrolled in these studies also had coexisting depressive symptoms and buspirone hydrochloride tablets relieved anxiety in the presence of these coexisting depressive symptoms. The patients evaluated in these studies had experienced symptoms for periods of 1 month to over 1 year prior to the study, with an average symptom duration of 6 months. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (300.02) is described in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, III 1 as follows: Generalized, persistent anxiety (of at least 1 month continual duration), manifested by symptoms from three of the four following categories: 1. Motor tension: shakiness, jitteriness, jumpiness, trembling, tension, musc

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended initial dose is 15 mg daily (7.5 mg b.i.d.). To achieve an optimal therapeutic response, at intervals of 2 to 3 days the dosage may be increased 5 mg per day, as needed. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 60 mg per day. In clinical trials allowing dose titration, divided doses of 20 to 30 mg per day were commonly employed. The bioavailability of buspirone is increased when given with food as compared to the fasted state (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ). Consequently, patients should take buspirone in a consistent manner with regard to the timing of dosing; either always with or always without food. When buspirone is to be given with a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, the dosage recommendations described in the PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section should be followed. Switching a Patient To or From a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Antidepressant At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of an MAOI intended to treat depression and initiation of therapy with buspirone hydrochloride tablets. Conversely, at least 14 days should be allowed after stopping buspirone hydrochloride tablets before starting an MAOI antidepressant (see

Warnings

WARNINGS The administration of buspirone hydrochloride tablets to a patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) may pose a hazard. There have been reports of the occurrence of elevated blood pressure when buspirone hydrochloride has been added to a regimen including an MAOI. Therefore, it is recommended that buspirone hydrochloride tablets not be used concomitantly with an MAOI. Serotonin Syndrome The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has been reported with SNRIs SSRIs, and other serotonergic drugs, including buspirone, alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans), with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (in particular, MAOIs, including reversible MAOIs such as linezolid and intravenous methylene blue), or with antipsychotics or other dopamine antagonists. Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, delirium, and coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, dizziness, diaphoresis, flushing, hyperthermia), neuromuscular changes (e.g., tremor, rigidity, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, incoordination), seizures, and/or g

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Buspirone hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to buspirone hydrochloride. The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) intended to treat depression with buspirone or within 14 days of stopping treatment with buspirone is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome and/or elevated blood pressure. The use of buspirone within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat depression is also contraindicated. Starting buspirone in a patient who is being treated with reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (see WARNINGS , DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION AND DRUG INTERACTIONS )

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS (See also PRECAUTIONS .) Commonly Observed The more commonly observed untoward events associated with the use of buspirone hydrochloride tablets not seen at an equivalent incidence among placebo-treated patients include dizziness, nausea, headache, nervousness, lightheadedness, and excitement. Associated with Discontinuation of Treatment One guide to the relative clinical importance of adverse events associated with buspirone hydrochloride tablets is provided by the frequency with which they caused drug discontinuation during clinical testing. Approximately 10% of the 2200 anxious patients who participated in the buspirone hydrochloride tablets premarketing clinical efficacy trials in anxiety disorders lasting 3 to 4 weeks discontinued treatment due to an adverse event. The more common events causing discontinuation included: central nervous system disturbances (3.4%), primarily dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, drowsiness, and lightheaded feeling; gastrointestinal disturbances (1.2%), primarily nausea; and miscellaneous disturbances (1.1%), primarily headache and fatigue. In addition, 3.4% of patients had multiple complaints, none of which could be characterized

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buspirone Hydrochloride used for?

Buspirone Hydrochloride is a prescription tablet taken by mouth that is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders. It works as an anti-anxiety medication and is typically taken multiple times daily as directed by your doctor.

Is Buspirone Hydrochloride a controlled substance?

Buspirone Hydrochloride is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Buspirone Hydrochloride?

The generic name for Buspirone Hydrochloride is Buspirone Hydrochloride. There are 2 other brand versions of Buspirone Hydrochloride.

What is the NDC code for Buspirone Hydrochloride 10 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Buspirone Hydrochloride 10 mg/1 is 76420-808, listed by Asclemed USA, Inc..