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Baclofen Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Baclofen 5mg, 10mg+, 20mg+; tabs; +scored.
Pharmacological Class
Muscle relaxant (central).
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Baclofen Indications
Indications
Spasticity associated with MS and spinal cord injury or disease.
Baclofen Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 5mg 3 times daily. Increase in increments of 5mg 3 times daily every 3 days if needed; up to max 80mg daily. Use lowest dose possible.
Children
Not established.
Baclofen Contraindications
Not Applicable
Baclofen Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Baclofen Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Beneficial spasticity. Stroke. Epilepsy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Impaired renal function. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Baclofen Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Baclofen Interactions
Interactions
Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Baclofen Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Transient drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, hypotension, nausea, increased urinary frequency; seizures and hallucinations on abrupt withdrawal.
Baclofen Clinical Trials
See Literature
Baclofen Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Kemstro, Lioresal.
Baclofen Patient Counseling
See Literature
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