Buspirone is used as a/an:: (A) Anxiolytic, (B) Sedative, (C) Muscle relaxant, (D) Anticonvulsant
Answer is A. Ans. (A) Anxiolytic(Ref: Katzung 11/e p373; KDT 8/e p493)Buspirone is 5HT1 receptor partial agonist useful for treatment of chronic anxiety. It is not useful in acute anxiety.