Teva Baclofen 10 10 mg. Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 18 August 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of spasticity due to multiple sclerosis and spinal cord diseases.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Start with 5 mg three times daily, titrate to 30-80 mg daily. Children: Start with 0.3 mg/kg/day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; crosses placenta and may cause withdrawal in neonates.
Key Drug Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Antidepressants
- Antihypertensives
- Levodopa
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to baclofen
- Porphyria
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Sedation
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hypotension
Counselling Points
- Take with food
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor for mood changes
- Do not drive if affected
Serious warnings
- Abrupt withdrawal may cause severe reactions
- Risk of overdose in renal impairment
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