Vespar (Bespar)
buspirone hydrochloride
Vespar belongs to anti-anxiety class of drugs and is used for anxiety management or short term relief of anxiety symptoms. Some of the anxiety symptoms include,
- Shaking
- Trembling
- Tension
- Muscle pain
- Fatigue
- Difficulty to relax
- Twitching of eyelids
- Restlessness
- Sudden hyperactivity
- Sweating
- Pounding of heart
- Cold and clammy hands
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Stomach upset
Drug Action
The active ingredient of Vespar is buspirone hydrochloride, which affects the neurotransmitters of the brain that causes anxiety. However, the action of Vespar is not completely understood. Vespar is thought to alter the release of the neurotransmitters in the brain. Vespar is thought to enhance the release the amount of dopamine and nor adrenaline and at the same time reduce the action of serotonin and acetylcholine neurotransmitter in the brain, thus relieving the anxiety feeling.
Vespar Dosage
Results of drug administration can be seen only after 3 to 4 weeks after the drug administration. Vespar is taken orally at the same time every day. The initial recommended dosage amount is 15 mg divided into 3 doses daily. The drug amount however should also be adjusted according to the body's individual response and body tolerance level. The dosage amount can be increased to 5 mg after 2 to 3 days. The maximum dosage, however, should not exceed 60 mg.
Drug Advantage
Vespar differs from other drugs in not possessing anti-convulsing or muscle relaxing properties. Nor does the drug impair psychomotor functions or cause sedation or drug dependence.
Drug Uses
Vespar is used for treating anxiety associated with alcohol cravings, cigarette smoking and is also used in children for decreasing hyper activity disorder.
Vespar Side Effects
Some of the side effects of Vespar include:
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Nervous feeling
- Mental Agitation
- Nausea
- Insomnia.
The side effects are however, reported as mild and the results are also superior when compared with traditional stimulant based drugs.
