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Use and Dosing

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Spasticity

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Spasticity

Child >12 yrs


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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal dose adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Hepatic dose adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: Limited data indicates that baclofen has low levels in milk; unxpected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants, especially if the infant is older than 2 months. Monitor newborn infants for signs of sedation. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 15 November 2010). According to manufacturer's data, baclofen should be administered during pregnancy only when the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

baclofen (generic)

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

baclofen (generic)

Lioresal, NU-Baclo

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

baclofen (generic)

Lioresal

Lyflex

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Baclofen (geneic)

Clofen, Lioresal


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Classification

Analgesics

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pill