Baclomed
Baclomed Products are primarily used for
Muscle relaxation
About Baclomed Products
Uses of Baclomed Products
Baclofen is used for muscle relaxation. It treats muscle spasms which may occur in diseases affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to head, brain or spine.
Baclomed Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Baclomed are Dizziness, Convulsion, Nausea, Headache, Sedation, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), Agitation, Constipation, Increased white blood cell count, Chills, Urinary retention.
How Baclomed Products work
Baclofen 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.
Patient Concerns about Baclomed Products
Frequently asked questions about Baclomed Products
Frequently asked questions about Baclofen
Q. Can Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet 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 Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet affects you.
Q. Does Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet help anxiety?
Though Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet 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 Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet if I have a liver problem?
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet. 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 Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet have any effect on kidneys?
Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet 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 Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet be taken?
Take Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Baclomed-XL 20 Tablet 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.