Buspirone
| Definition: |
An anxiolytic agent and a serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the benzodiazepines, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. |
| Also Called: |
Buspar,Buspirone Hydrochloride,MJ-9022-1 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
36505-84-7 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Pyrimidines (1972-1987),Spiro Compounds (1973-1982) |
Buspirone Definitions and Terms
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