Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine.

Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is used to relieve or reduce increased muscle stiffness in various diseases of the brain

Uses of Baclof Tablet ER

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Baclof Tablet ER

In Muscle relaxation

Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Baclof Tablet ER

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

Dizziness
Convulsion
Nausea
Headache
Sedation
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
Agitation
Constipation
Increased white blood cell count
Chills
Urinary retention

How to use Baclof Tablet ER

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

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.
Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER should be taken during meals with a little liquid.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gamma Amino Acids Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

My mother has a facial pain, may be nueralgia. Pl advice some medicine for the same. Currently she is taking tegrital200mg, neugaba m 150 mg, neurovir od, but she is not feeling well. Pain is very much.pl advice. May be trigeminal neuralgia

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

try baclof 10 mg bd; get MRI brain

My father is taking baclof od twice a day and he is still not feeling good also he has Constipation and shortness of breath

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Take a consultation of physicians

Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases

My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure

I've been on daxid 25mg/day zapiz 0.25mg 3/day baclof od 20 mg 1/day and qutan 25mg 1/2/day. Ever since I started these tablets i've been facing problems like deep breathing and fatigue and am over sleeping. Am sleepy almost all the time. I went to the psychiatrist as I abruptly quit from alcohol without any medical support. I wansnt a heavier drinker but i'd say I was a regular drinker for past 3 years and that too only beer. and since I stopped I had panic attacks initially but not anymore. Could you please help me in quitting these pills

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Based on your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.

FAQs

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 lower dose of this medicine 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.

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Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER

Product introduction

Uses of Baclof Tablet ER

Benefits of Baclof Tablet ER

In Muscle relaxation

Side effects of Baclof Tablet ER

Common side effects of Baclof

How to use Baclof Tablet ER

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Q. Can Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER make you sleepy?

Q. Does Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER help anxiety?

Q. Can I take Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER if I have a liver problem?

Q. Does Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER have any effect on kidneys?

Q. How should Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER be taken?

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