Muscle spasms:
Indications for Baclofen:
Spasticity associated with MS and spinal cord injury or disease.
Adult:
5mg 3 times daily. Increase in increments of 5mg 3 times daily every 3 days if needed; max 80mg daily. Use lowest dose possible.
Children:
Not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Impaired renal function. Beneficial spasticity. Stroke. Epilepsy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Pharmacologic Class:
Muscle relaxant (central).
Interactions:
Alcohol and other CNS depressants potentiated.
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:
Tabs—contact supplier
Pricing for Baclofen
10mg
tablet
(Qty: 90)
Appx. price
$16
