Up next

Autoplay

Buspirone EXPLAINED: Mechanism, Side Effects & Pharmacology (USMLE High-Yield)

2 Views • 08/17/25
Share
Side Effects
Side Effects
Subscribers
0

💊 Buspirone: Mechanism of Action, Side Effects & Pharmacology Explained
Buspirone is a non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic commonly used for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Unlike benzodiazepines, it does not cause sedation or dependence, making it an attractive alternative. But how does buspirone work, and what are its key side effects? This video provides a high-yield breakdown of buspirone’s pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical indications, side effects, and USMLE-relevant concepts, perfect for medical students, USMLE prep, and healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ Mechanism of Action: How buspirone acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT1A receptors
✔️ Why It’s Different from Benzodiazepines: No sedation, no dependence, no withdrawal
✔️ Clinical Indications: When to prescribe buspirone for anxiety disorders
✔️ Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, nausea, and serotonin syndrome risk
✔️ Drug Interactions: MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, and CYP3A4 metabolism
✔️ High-yield mnemonics & USMLE exam pearls

⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Normal physiology of serotonin neurons
3:10 Buspirone mechanism of action
4:46 Clinical Uses and Side effects

https://t.me/foxterRier_med


#usmle #step1 #step2 #medicine #pathology #physiology #education #medicalschool #pharmacology #biochemistry #highyield #lab

Show more
0 Comments sort Sort By

Up next

Autoplay