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Baclofen - Spasticity and muscle spasm

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Intrathecal injection
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Severe chronic spasticity where oral drugs are intolerable or ineffective. Alternative to ablative neurosurgical procedures (specialist use only)

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Baclofen
Indication :
Spasticity and muscle spasm
Group Name :
Keywords :
skeletal muscle relaxants, muscle spasm
Brand Names Include :
Lioresal, Lyflex
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Baclofen is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Spasticity and muscle spasm.

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 May 17 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
Baclofen has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status, within its LICENSED indication(s).

NOTE - the branded product (Lioresal) was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.