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Buspirone

Description Buspirone is a drug used in the treatment of anxiety. Plasma protein binding is about 86%. 
Therapeutic Low 0.0010
Therapeutic High 0.0060
Units ug/mL 
Specimen
Half Life Low 2.00
Half Life High 4.00
VOD Low 0.00
VOD High 0.00
Toxic Level 0.000
Lethal Level 7.300
Plasma to Whole Blood ratio 0.00
Warnings Buspirone is different from other anxiolytics in that it has little if any typical anti-anxiety side effects, such as sedation and physical impairment. Warnings - may impair mental and/or physical ability required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks (e.g., driving, operating heavy machinery).