Baclofen : Before Using - Lioresal Intrathecal

Baclofen - Intrathecal-Systemic

Brand Names

Lioresal Intrathecal Baclofen *** Before Using *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For intrathecal baclofen, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to intrathecal or oral baclofen. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

This drug has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that baclofen causes birth defects and other problems during pregnancy. Before taking this drug make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Oral baclofen passes into the breast milk. However, it is not known whether intrathecal baclofen passes into breast milk. This drug has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in child 4 years of age and older. Effective doses have not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults. However, this drug may not be safe for children younger than 4 years of age.

Elderly care

Side effects such as hallucinations, confusion or mental depression, other mood or mental changes and severe drowsiness may be especially likely to occur in elderly diseaseds, who may be more sensitive than adults people to the effects of intrathecal baclofen.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using intrathecal baclofen, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are using any of the following:

Alcohol
Central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that may make you drowsy The risk of side effects may be increased

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of intrathecal baclofen. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Breathing difficulties
Stroke or other brain disease Baclofen may make these conditions worse

Communication difficulties
Spinal cord injuries, at or above T-6
Withdrawal symptoms, history of These conditions may increase your risk for side effects of baclofen

Epilepsy
Kidney disease or
Mental or emotional problems
Spinal lesions The risk of side effects may be increased

Parkinson's disease Baclofen may make this condition worse