Baclon 1010mg
Tablet
Orion Pharma Ltd.
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Show allAlcohol | UNSAFE Baclon 10 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Baclon 10 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Baclon 10 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ... View More |
Driving | UNSAFE Baclon 10 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
Kidney | CAUTION Baclon 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Baclon 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | CAUTION Baclon 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Baclon 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Baclon 10 is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions suc... View More
Uses of Baclon 10
- Muscle relaxation
Side effects of Baclon 10
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
How to use Baclon 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Baclon 10 is to be taken w... View More
How Baclon 10 works
Baclon 10 is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This... View More
What if you forget to take Baclon 10?
If you miss a dose of Baclon 10, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Baclon 10 provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous sy... View More
- Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
- Baclon 10 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Baclon 10 as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Indication
Pain, Chronic muscle spasticity, Multiple sclerosis, Spasm, Stiffness, Low back pain
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Spasticity Adult: Initially, 5 mg tid for 3 days increased to 10 mg tid for 3 days, then in similar increments and intervals until either 20 mg t... View More
Child Dose
Oral Spasticity Child: 0.75-2 mg/kg daily. May initiate with 2.5 mg 4 times daily, increased gradually every 3 days until desired effect is obtained. ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Active peptic ulcer disease.
Mode of Action
Baclofen is an antispastic. It inhibits both monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spinal level.
Precaution
Cerebrovascular disorders, epilepsy, severe psychotic disorders, confusional states, history of peptic ulcer, resp depression, diabetes (DM), hepatic or... View More
Side Effect
>10% Drowsiness, transient (10-63%),Dizziness (5-15%),Nausea (4-12%),Confusion (1-11%) 1-10% Headache (4-8%),Insomnia (2-7%),Constipation (2-6%),Ur... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use in pregnant women Oral administration of baclofen to pregnant... View More
Interaction
Hypotensive effect may be increased with antihypertensives. Concomittant use with levodopa in Parkinson patients may result in confusion, agitation, hal... View More
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