Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Baclofen(20mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Er
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Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.
Baclofen is eliminated largely in unchanged form. Within 72 hours, approximately 75% of the dose is excreted via the kidneys with about 5% of this amount as metabolites. The pharmacokinetics of baclofen in elderly patients are virtually the same as in patients below 65 years of age.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Baclof
Fatigue
Weakness
Drowsiness
Dizziness
confusion
schizophrenia
psychotic disorder
a stroke
seizures
dysreflexia
functional disorder of bladder neck and sphincter mechanism
chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Baclofen is indicated for the relief of spasticity of voluntary muscle resulting from such disorders as multiple sclerosis, other spinal lesions e.g. tumours of the spinal cord, syringomyelia, motor neurone disease, transverse myelitis, traumatic partial section of the cord.
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen.
calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates.
hydrocodone.
metoclopramide intranasal.
Selinexor.
sodium oxybate.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Q. Can Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER make you sleepy?
Yes, Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER affects you.
Q. Does Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER help anxiety?
Though Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.
Q. Can I take Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER if I have a liver problem?
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER have any effect on kidneys?
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a low dose of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.
Q. How should Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER be taken?
Take Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.
