Baclofen

Baclofen is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain or spine. Baclofen can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.

• Muscle relaxation

Baclofen is an antispastic. It inhibits both monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spinal level.

Adult Dose: Oral Spasticity Adult: Initially, 5 mg tid for 3 days increased to 10 mg tid for 3 days, then in similar increments and intervals until either 20 mg tid is reached or until desired effect is obtained. Max: 80 mg daily. Elderly: Initiate with lower doses. Child Dose: Oral Spasticity Child: 0.75-2 mg/kg daily. May initiate with 2.5 mg 4 times daily, increased gradually every 3 days until desired effect is obtained. Maintenance: 6-10 yr: 30-60 mg daily; 2-6 yr: 20-30 mg daily; 12 mth-2 yr: 10-20 mg daily. Max: >10 yr: 2.5 mg/kg daily. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Baclofen is to be taken with food.

If you miss a dose of Baclofen, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Fatigue • Weakness • Drowsiness • Dizziness

[UNSAFE] Baclofen may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Baclofen provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system. Take it with or after food or a glass of milk. Baclofen may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Baclofen as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

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Hypotensive effect may be increased with antihypertensives. Concomittant use with levodopa in Parkinson patients may result in confusion, agitation, hallucinations. Potentially Fatal: CNS depressants and alcohol may potentiate CNS effects.

[UNSAFE] Baclofen may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Baclofen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Baclofen is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

[CAUTION] Baclofen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Baclofen may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Baclofen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Baclofen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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