Baclof 25 Mg

SKU	CMS504
USA Brand Name	Lioresal
Strength	25mg
Generic Name	Baclofen
Manufacturer	Intas Pharmaceuticals, India

Baclof 25 Mg

Baclof 25 Mg is a brand of Intas Pharmaceuticals. Intas Pharmaceuticals - a leading name in healthcare - offers a wide range of formulations from tablets to injectables to capsules to newer drugs globally.

About the drug Baclof 25 Mg

Baclof  25 is brand having salt Baclofen in 25 mg strength. Baclof is a skeletal muscle relaxant and is used to treat skeletal muscle spasms, including cramps caused due to muscle injuries, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries caused due to accidents or diseases associated with the spinal cord. It is a drug of choice for the above-mentioned conditions. The drug is indeed a pain reliever and muscle relaxer.

Manufacturer of Baclof 25 Mg

Baclof 25 Mg is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals in India.

Strengths and Dosage of Baclof 25 Mg

Baclof 25 Mg as the name suggests is available in strength of 25 mg containing the salt baclofen used for muscle relaxation.

USA brand equivalent to Baclof 25 Mg

Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal are the brands available in USA markets equivalent to Baclof 25 Mg manufactured in India.

Uses of Baclofen, the salt in Baclof 25 Mg

• Muscle Injuries
• Cramps
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscle spasms, pain and stiffness

How Baclof 25 Mg works?

Baclof 25 Mg having salt baclofen is basically GABAB receptor agonist. Thus, it blocks the excitatory neurotransmitter transmission which leads to spasms and spasticity. Thus, through its blockage activity, baclofen works as a skeletal muscle relaxant and provides relief to the body from pain.

How to take Baclof 25 Mg?

Baclof 25 Mg shall be taken with a glass of water with or without food. However, it is best to take it with food. Do not repeat the dose apart from directed by your doctor, or else overdose of the drug will result in adverse side effects. Thus, it may cause complications later on hence it’s advisable to take the medicine as per prescription only.

Dosage

Baclof 25 Mg having salt baclofen shall be taken as directed by your doctor. It is strictly a prescription based medicine and shall be taken as prescribed.

How long Baclof 25 Mg should be continued?

Baclof 25 Mg is prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you upon continuing usage of baclofen present in Baclof 25 Mg. Follow your doctor’s direction completely and do not overdose or take it on your own without specified prescription.

Dose of Baclof 25 Mg missed?

Take the dose immediately as and when you remember that you have missed the dose. Consult your doctor for further details and prescriptions.

Drug Interactions for Baclofen

Total of more than 700 drug interactions have been reported with use of baclofen. It has been found to interact with zolpidem, levothyroxine, diazepam, pregabalin esomeprazole etc.

When NOT to take Baclof  25 Mg

Do not take Baclofen the salt present in Baclof 25 Mg, if you are allergic to any of the constituents present in the drug. Avoid taking it with alcoholic beverages.
If you are taking alcohol, avoid taking Baclof 25 Mg.
If you are on prescription of medicines which interact with baclofen avoid taking Baclof 25 Mg straight away.

Side effects / Adverse Effects of Baclof 25 Mg

Baclof – 25 is a prescription medicine, hence taking it without doctor’s consultation may result in complications. However, if you are on dose of Baclof – 25 you may experience, dizziness, fatigue and difficulty in sleeping as some side effects to the medicine dosage.

Overdose side effects of the Baclofen or Baclof 25 Mg

Baclofen present in Baclof 25 Mg is a strong muscle relaxant. Overdose of the drug may result in side effects like weakness of muscles, dizziness etc. It also results in seizures or hallucinations, difficulty in breathing etc.one must look forward to an immediate medical help upon overdose of Baclof 25 Mg.

General information about Baclof  25 Mg

It is purely a prescription medicine; hence take it as directed by your physician. If you are on other drugs inform your doctor straight away. Avoid taking it with alcohol.