Monograph Details
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
> Muscle spasms
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Baclofen |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Muscle relaxant (central). |
| Generic Name |
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Baclofen 10mg, 20mg; scored tabs. |
| Indications |
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Spasticity associated with MS and spinal cord injury or disease. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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5mg 3 times daily. Increase in increments of 5mg 3 times daily every 3 days if needed; max 80mg daily. Use lowest dose possible. |
| Precautions |
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Impaired renal function. Beneficial spasticity. Stroke. Epilepsy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Alcohol and other CNS depressants potentiated. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Transient drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, hypotension, nausea, increased urinary frequency; seizures and hallucinations on abrupt withdrawal. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—contact supplier |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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