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Medicines buspirone hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

buspirone hydrochloride · Medicine question

Which liver enzyme metabolises buspirone hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Buspirone hydrochloride is extensively metabolised in the liver by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4).

Sources for this answer

Buspirone Hydrochloride 10 mg TabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 4Document updated 6 October 2026

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