Muscle spasms:
Indications for: Baclofen
Spasticity associated with MS and spinal cord injury or disease.
Adult Dosage:
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 Dosage:
Not established.
Baclofen Warnings/Precautions:
Beneficial spasticity. Stroke. Epilepsy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Impaired renal function. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Baclofen Classification:
Muscle relaxant (central).
Baclofen Interactions:
Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions:
Transient drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, hypotension, nausea, increased urinary frequency; seizures and hallucinations on abrupt withdrawal.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand names Kemstro, Lioresal.
How Supplied:
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