Baclofen
Generic Name: Baclofen
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Relieve muscle spasms
Spasticity
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
5 mg 3 times daily initially
Based on weight and age
Start low, titrate slowly
80 mg/day
Reduce dose
N/A
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Drowsiness, weakness, dizziness
Seizures with abrupt withdrawal
Hypersensitivity
Do not discontinue abruptly
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
CNS depressants
N/A
Avoid, increases CNS depression
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use if benefit outweighs risk
Compatible
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
May cause dizziness, do not stop suddenly
Take as soon as remembered
Muscle tone, relief of spasm
Related Medicines in Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
Content for Baclofen was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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