Baclofen Pharmacology

Baclofen

About Baclofen
Derivative of GABA ,Chlorophenyl derivative, Skeletal muscle relaxant,antispastic agent and in trigeminal neuralgia.
Mechanism of Action of Baclofen
It inhibits both monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at the spinal level by stimulating the GABA-B receptors, which inhibits the release of glutamate and aspartate. It may also act at intraspinal sites producing CNS depression. Baclofen also exerts an antinoceptive effect
Pharmacokinets of Baclofen
Absorption- Rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration
Distribution- 30% bound to the plasma proteins. Crosses the blood-brain barrier Metabolism- It is metabolized in the liver by deamination to ?- (p-chlorophenyl)-gamma-hydroxybutyric acid which is pharmacologically inactive.
Excretion- Excreted through urine and feces
Onset of Action for Baclofen
1 to 3 hour after administration
Duration of Action for Baclofen
8 hours
Half Life of Baclofen
The elimination half-life is 3 to4 hours in plasma and about 5 hours in CSF
Side Effects of Baclofen
1. Difficulty breathing.
2. Swelling of your lips, tongue, and face.
3. Hives
4. Seizures.
5. Irregular heartbeat.
6. Drowsiness.
7. Dizziness.
8. Weakness.
9. Unusual fatigue.
10. Headache.
11. Constipation.
12. Stuffy nose.
13. Blurred vision.
14. Rash.
15. Frequent urination.
Contra-indications of Baclofen
1. Hypersensitivity to baclofen.
2. Rheumatic disorders
Special Precautions while taking Baclofen
1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
2. Epilepsy.
3. Kidney disease.
4. Mental or emotional problems.
5. Stroke or other brain disease
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution.
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Baclofen
1. Spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
2. Spasticity in spinal cord diseases (degenerative, traumatic, infectious or of unknown origin like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
3. Transverse myelitis
4. Spastic spinal paralysis.
5. Muscle spasticity of cerebral origin e.g. cerebral palsy
Interactions for Baclofen
N/A
Typical Dosage for Baclofen
Oral-
Adults-
Initial dose-15 mg/day
Maintenance dose - 30-75 mg/day in divided doses.
Children-
0.75-2 mg/kg/day in divided doses
Schedule of Baclofen
N/A
Storage Requirements for Baclofen
Store below 30?C. Protect from heat, light, and moisture.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Baclofen
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Baclofen
Empty the stomach promptly by induced emesis followed by gastric lavage. Administer charcoal and if necessary saline laxatives to reduce the further absorption of drugs

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