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Beklo 10 mg

Tablet

Generic: Baclofen

Opsonin Pharma Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Indications

Chronic severe spasticity of voluntary muscle due to multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury or disease, stroke, cerebral palsy and other disorders of the brain.

Pharmacology

Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant derived from gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It acts on GABA-B receptors in the spinal cord to depress reflex transmission and relieve muscle spasticity.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: initially 5 mg 3 times daily with or after food, increased gradually; usual maintenance up to 60 mg daily in divided doses; maximum 100 mg daily. Child: dose according to body weight, as directed by the physician. Do not stop suddenly; reduce the dose gradually.

Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tiredness, nausea, confusion, headache, low blood pressure and dry mouth.

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid abrupt withdrawal. May cause drowsiness; avoid driving, operating machinery and alcohol. Use with caution in epilepsy, psychiatric illness, kidney or liver impairment, respiratory impairment, diabetes, a history of peptic ulcer and in the elderly. Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to baclofen. Active peptic ulcer.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.