Description
Apo Baclofen (Baclofen) is a skeletal muscle relaxant agent. It is typically used for the management of reversible spasticity (a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone or stiffness of muscle, which might interfere with movement, speech, or be associated with discomfort or pain) associated with multiple sclerosis (a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance) or spinal cord lesions. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Apo Baclofen (Baclofen) is typically used three times a day for the management of reversible spasticity (a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone or stiffness of muscle, which might interfere with movement, speech, or be associated with discomfort or pain) associated with multiple sclerosis (a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance) or spinal cord lesions. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. It should be taken without regard to food. If you experience stomach and intestinal distress, take with food. WARNING: May cause acute urinary retention (may be related to underlying disease), use with caution in patients with urinary obstruction. To be used with caution in patients with respiratory, psychiatric, stomach and intestine and kidney diseases. The elderly are more sensitive to the effects of baclofen and are more likely to experience adverse effects at higher doses. In addition to its desired action, Apo Baclofen (Baclofen) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause nausea, vomiting. It may cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion. It may cause impotence, depression, tremor, muscle pain. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to baclofen or any component of the formulation Taking Apo Baclofen (Baclofen) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. There is no available data regarding the harm of Apo Baclofen (Baclofen) for the fetus, therefore it is not recommended to use it. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Apo Baclofen (Baclofen) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Apo Baclofen (Baclofen)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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