ratio-Baclofen
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Gablofen?;Lioresal?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Baclofen?;Ava-Baclofen;Dom-Baclofen;Lioresal?;Lioresal? D.S.;Lioresal? Intrathecal;Med-Baclofen;Mylan-Baclofen;Novo-Baclofen;Nu-Baclo;PHL-Baclofen;PMS-Baclofen;ratio-Baclofen;Riva-Baclofen
Uses
- It is used to calm muscles.
- It is used to stop hiccups.
- It is used to treat bladder spasms.
- It is used to treat spasms in patients with MS (multiple sclerosis) or spinal cord disease.
- Baclofen works in the brain to ease pain, spasms, and hiccups.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- This drug is used with rest, PT (physical therapy), pain drugs, and other therapies.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into the spine.
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