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Baclofen Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Baclofen Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Feb 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Baclofen is primarily used for its ability to help relieve muscle spasms. I discuss baclofen pharmacology on this podcast episode.
Baclofen should not be abruptly discontinued as it can cause a significant withdrawal reaction whose symptoms may include fever, spasticity, rhabdomyolysis, and death.
While baclofen generally avoids any issues with CYP enzyme interactions, it is eliminated by the kidney. Renal function changes can alter drug concentrations.
Sedation, confusion, dizziness, hypotension, and GI upset are some of the more common adverse effects of baclofen.
Baclofen should not be abruptly discontinued as it can cause a significant withdrawal reaction whose symptoms may include fever, spasticity, rhabdomyolysis, and death.
While baclofen generally avoids any issues with CYP enzyme interactions, it is eliminated by the kidney. Renal function changes can alter drug concentrations.
Sedation, confusion, dizziness, hypotension, and GI upset are some of the more common adverse effects of baclofen.
Released:
Feb 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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