Baclomark 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.02 (30's pack: ৳ 180.60)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Baclofen
Company Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis
  • Flexor spasms and concomitant pain
  • Rheumatic disorders
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Cerebrovascular accidents

Pharmacology

  • Inhibition of monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes
  • Stimulation of GABA receptors
  • Antinociceptive effect

Dosage & Administration

  • 5 mg 3 times daily for adults & children over 10 years
  • Gradually increased dosage
  • Maximum daily dosage of 100 mg
  • Different dosage for children under 10 years

Interaction

  • Increased sedation with CNS acting agents, alcohol or synthetic opiates
  • Potential fall in blood pressure with antihypertensives
  • Potentiation with tricyclic antidepressants
  • Possible adverse effects with levodopa and carbidopa
  • Interaction with MAO inhibitors
  • Caution with magnesium sulphate or other neuromuscular blocking agents

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Transient drowsiness
  • Daytime sedation
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Potential CNS effects
  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Gastrointestinal effects
  • Genitourinary effects
  • Other rare side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy category B3
  • Crossing the placental barrier
  • Use only if benefits outweigh hazards
  • Excretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Lower doses for impaired renal function
  • Close monitoring for psychotic disorders
  • Seizure risk for epilepsy patients
  • Caution in patients with peptic ulcers, cerebrovascular diseases, or hepatic, renal or respiratory failure
  • Respiratory and cardiovascular function monitoring
  • Bladder emptying improvements
  • Poor tolerance in stroke patients
  • Periodic laboratory tests for hepatic diseases or diabetes mellitus

Overdose Effects

  • Importance of gastric lavage in severe overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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