BUSPAR
LOE ApproachingNDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Dec 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
BUSPAR by Bristol Myers Squibb is the mechanism of action of buspirone is unknown. Approved for anxiety disorders, the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. First approved in 2000.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
BUSPAR (buspirone) is an oral anxiolytic capsule approved in 2000 for short-term relief of anxiety disorder symptoms. It works primarily through serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonism, differing from benzodiazepines by lacking sedative, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects. The exact mechanism of action remains incompletely understood, though it may involve indirect effects on multiple neurotransmitter systems including dopamine.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting declining team investment and consolidation of commercial operations.
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action of buspirone is unknown. Buspirone differs from typical benzodiazepine anxiolytics in that it does not exert anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant effects. It also lacks the prominent sedative effect that is associated with more typical anxiolytics. In vitro preclinical studies…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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