What does "buspirone" mean?

A mild antianxiety tranquilizer (trademark Buspar) that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂·HCl and does not induce significant tolerance or psychological dependence.

How do you pronounce "buspirone"?

Pronounced //bjuˈspaɪˌɹoʊn//.

Buspirone

Q: What is a synonym for "buspirone"?

Common synonyms include: anti anxiety drug, anxiolytic drug, anxiolytic medication, azapirone, azapirone class member, brand name buspar.

/bjuˈspaɪˌɹoʊn/ noun

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Noun

1
A mild antianxiety tranquilizer (trademark Buspar) that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂·HCl and does not induce significant tolerance or psychological dependence. uncountable
2
a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety wordnet

Synonyms

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anti anxiety drug anxiolytic drug anxiolytic medication azapirone azapirone class member brand name buspar

Antonyms

All antonyms

anxiogenic agent anxiogenic drug generic buspirone non azapirone

Etymology

From bu(tyl) + spiro + -one.

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