Liofen 10mg Tablet 10s

Baclofen usually helps these patients sleep better but in some patients, it has the opposite effect and makes it hard to get to sleep. This can be minimised by giving the last baclofen dose of the day at around 6pm so it covers the evening but is wearing off by bedtime.

Though Liofen 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.

In addition to relaxing the muscles, baclofen seems to have an anxiolytic effect, meaning that it reduces anxiety. This makes sense because the GABA receptors control anxiety. Other drugs such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonipin, or Valium for example) also work on the GABA receptors, causing an anti-anxiety effect.

MECHANISM OF ACTION & KINETICS. Baclofen stimulates inhibitory GABA_B control receptors on excitatory glutamate neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This decreases signals to muscles, which reduces muscle tone and spasticity.

Yes, Liofen 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 Liofen affects you.

Liofen 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 Liofen is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.

Take Liofen exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Liofen 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.

Similar to tizanidine, Baclofen is primarily used for spasticity in spinal cord injury patients or those with multiple sclerosis. Up to 20% of folks taking it have drowsiness, and there are better options for neck and back muscle pain.

Each tablet, for oral administration, contains 10 mg or 20 mg Baclofen. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, potato starch, povidone.

In conclusion, baclofen is used to treat hiccups, and can be used either as a first-line treatment or if a patient does not respond to other medications. This case supports the efficacy of baclofen in difficult cases of intractable hiccups.

This medication is given by injection into the space around the spinal cord (intrathecally). It is usually given using a drug pump implanted under your skin. A health care professional will fill and refill the pump with medication. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

The usual dose is 20 mg (2 tablets) three times a day. The maximum daily dose is 100 mg (10 tablets) except if you are in hospital when a higher dose may be used.

Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tiredness, headache, trouble sleeping, nausea, increased urination, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Drowsiness warning This drug can cause drowsiness. Dont drive, use machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how it affects you. Also, dont drink alcohol or take other medications that may make you feel drowsy while using baclofen. It may make your drowsiness worse.

Liofen 10 Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle 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.

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Liofen. 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.

Baclofen is used to treat pain and certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) from multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or other spinal cord diseases. Baclofen is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants.