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Fleqsuvy Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Baclofen 5mg/mL; oral susp; grape-flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Muscle relaxant (central).
How Supplied
Oral susp—120mL, 300mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Fleqsuvy Indications
Indications
Spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis, particularly for the relief of flexor spasms and concomitant pain, clonus, and muscular rigidity. May also be of some value in patients with spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord diseases.
Limitations of Use
Not for treatment of skeletal muscle spasm resulting from rheumatic disorders.
Fleqsuvy Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use calibrated measuring device. Start with lowest dose possible; adjust based on response and tolerability. Initially 5mg 3 times daily for 3 days. May increase by increments of 5mg 3 times daily every 3 days, as needed; up to max 80mg daily.
Children
<12yrs: not established.
Fleqsuvy Contraindications
Not Applicable
Fleqsuvy Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fleqsuvy Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid abrupt cessation. Withdraw gradually during discontinuation. Stroke. Psychotic disorders. Schizophrenia. Confusional states. Autonomic dysreflexia. Epilepsy. Beneficial spasticity. Renal impairment. Elderly. Neonatal withdrawal symptoms; gradually reduce dose and discontinue treatment prior to delivery. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Fleqsuvy Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fleqsuvy Interactions
Interactions
Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Fleqsuvy Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, hypotension, headache, insomnia, constipation, urinary frequency, fatigue; ovarian cysts, seizures and hallucinations on abrupt withdrawal.
Fleqsuvy Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fleqsuvy Note
Not Applicable
Fleqsuvy Patient Counseling
See Literature
