Baclofen (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lioresal, Apo-Baclofen, Novo-Baclofen, Nu-Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen

Category

• Antispastic analgesic (in trigeminal neuralgia)

Description

Baclofen (BAK-loe-fen) is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine. Baclofen does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving your condition.

Baclofen acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects. Baclofen may also be used to relieve other conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Lioresal

In Canada—

• Lioresal
• Apo-Baclofen
• Novo-Baclofen
• Nu-Baclofen
• PMS-Baclofen

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.