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Baclopain belongs to the group of drugs that relax muscles and increase muscle tone. The drug is indicated for the treatment of muscle spasms of various causes. Let's learn how to use and note when using Becovira in the article below.
1. What is Baclopain?
Baclopain medicine contains the ingredient Baclofen 10mg and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet provided by the manufacturer. The drug is made in the form of tablets, packed in boxes of 3 blisters, 10 blisters, each blister has 10 tablets. The active ingredient Baclofen blocks nerves in the reticular formation of the brain, which control muscles. Baclofen is structurally similar to GABA, which activates an inhibitory neurotransmitter, thereby preventing hiccups. This is one of the most effective drugs in the treatment of chronic hiccups due to various causes such as gastrointestinal diseases, commonly associated gastro-oesophageal disease, lesions brain stem or idiopathic hiccups, including those unresponsive to many other medications. Baclopain works by blocking nerve activity in the spinal cord and reducing muscle spasms and stiffness caused by traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, or nerve concussions such as multiple sclerosis.
2. What are the effects of Baclopain?
Baclopain is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of muscle spasms in some medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, other spinal cord injuries (such as myeloma, spinal cord emptying) , motor neuron disorders, transverse myelitis, spinal cord injury). Support treatment in cases of cerebrovascular stroke, cerebral palsy, meningitis, head trauma. In addition, the drug Baclopain is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients who are allergic to the active ingredient Baclofen and other excipients in the composition of the drug. The patient is suffering from peptic ulcer disease.
3. Dosage and how to use Baclopain
The drug is made in tablet form, so patients take it orally. Patients should take the medicine at a fixed time each day to avoid forgetting to take the medicine. The drug can be taken at any time of the day, food does not affect the absorption of the drug.
Below is the dose of Baclopain drug:
Adults:
In the first 3 days, use at a dose of 5mg x 3 times / day, the next 3 days use a dose of 10mg x 3 times / day, 3 days later use a dose of 15mg x 3 times / day, 3 days after taking with a dose of 20mg x 3 times / day. The daily dose should not exceed 100mg. Children:
Over 10 years old: maximum dose is 2.5mg/kg body weight per day. From 6 to 10 years old: Use at a dose of 30-60mg/kg body weight per day. From 2 to 6 years old: Use at a dose of 20 - 30mg/kg body weight per day. From 12 months to 2 years: Use at a dose of 10-20mg/kg body weight per day. Children under 2 months of age: Use at a dose of 0.75 - 2mg/kg body weight per day. Note: The above dosage is only the recommended dosage. The treating doctor depends on the medical condition and health of each patient to prescribe the appropriate dose.
4. Side effects of the drug Baclopain
Doctors always consider between the benefits that Baclopain brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate drug.
Some possible side effects when taking the drug are recorded including:
Common: Dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache, insomnia, somnolence, fatigue.
Uncommon: Agitation, depression, hallucinations, lower body numbness, myalgia, ataxia, dry mouth, tremor, vomiting, accommodation disorder and nightmares, hypotension, dyspnea, urinary retention.
Note: In case the patient occurs side effects that are not mentioned in the instruction sheet. Inform your doctor or medical person immediately if you suspect any side effects of Baclopain.
5. Baclopain drug interactions
Possible drug interactions between Becovira and drugs such as CNS depressants, antidepressants, antihypertensives, nephrotoxic drugs, Fentanyl drugs, Lithium drugs, Levodopa drugs, Carbidopa drugs and wine. Therefore, caution should be exercised when combining these drugs during treatment with Baclopain.
To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Baclopain, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Baclopain.
6. Notes when using Baclopain
Some notes when patients use Baclopain drug as follows:
Caution when using Baclopain drug for patients with pre-existing medical conditions such as kidney failure, stroke, respiratory failure, liver failure, mental illness, convulsions , confusion, increased bladder spasms, hypotension, seizures, difficulty maintaining standing and balance. Patients should be checked for relevant tests such as liver and kidney function and for clinical signs before starting treatment with this drug. Elderly people (over 65 years old) need to adjust the dose appropriately because this subject often has reduced renal function. Patients should not suddenly stop taking the drug without a doctor's prescription. Due to the drug can occur side effects such as headache, drowsiness. Therefore, it is not advisable to drive a vehicle or operate machinery until the extent of the drug's effect on the patient has been ascertained. Pregnant women: When using Baclopain, there may be potential risks affecting the fetus such as miscarriage, malformation,... Therefore, this drug should not be used during pregnancy, unless when absolutely necessary for the mother's therapeutic benefit and prescribed by a physician. Lactation: There have been no accurate reports on the effects of this drug on mothers and infants. However, in order to avoid potential risks that may directly affect the nursing infant, the drug should not be used unless prescribed by the treating physician. The patient can stop breastfeeding if the drug must be taken for the treatment of the mother's illness.
7. What to do when you miss a dose, overdose of Baclopai
If you forget to take your medicine, you should take it as soon as you remember. The drug can be taken 1-2 hours later than the usual time of taking the medicine. But when it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a previously missed dose. When taking an overdose, patients often experience symptoms such as edema, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, nausea, dizziness, convulsions, shortness of breath, respiratory failure, tachycardia, etc. In this case, the drug should be stopped immediately when detecting the above side effects and informing the treating doctor. Take the patient to the nearest medical facility when the condition worsens. Patients need to bring a prescription or medicine box so that the doctor can grasp the information and handle it quickly and promptly. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Baclopain. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Baclopain exactly as directed by their doctor. Note, Baclopain is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not use it without a prescription from a specialist.
