The drug "Baklosan": instruction

The drug "Baclosan" refers to the means that affect the transfer of impulses from the nerves to the muscles, and contains the active substance baclofen.

Pharmacological action of the drug "Baklosan" instructions for its use describes this way: it is a drug that regulates the rate of transmission of impulses from the nervous system to the muscular.

The use of this drug substance is described in the instruction for its use as follows: it is intended for the treatment of spastic conditions in people with multiple sclerosis, for the reduction of muscle spasticity in patients suffering from traumatic injuries and spinal cord tumors, is used in cerebral palsy, stroke, inflammation Shells of the brain, head injuries.

Contraindications for the appointment of the drug "Baklosan" instructions for its use describes this way: it is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, epilepsy, various psychoses, pregnancy and Parkinson's disease.

Also, there are a number of diseases and conditions, the presence of which the patient forces to prescribe this drug with extreme caution, so as not to violate the basic precept of medical workers - do no harm. These conditions and diseases for the drug "Baclosan" instruction for its use lists: a peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach, various diseases that led to impaired renal function, and the patient's age to twelve. During pregnancy and breastfeeding of a child, this drug is used only if the possible benefit to the mother far exceeds the potential harm to the fetus, and as for breastfeeding, it must be discontinued for the period of taking this medication.

Side effects of the drug "Baklosan" instructions for its use describes this way: from the senses and the nervous system as a whole, there is the appearance of drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, constant fatigue, headaches, weakness that does not go away even after sleep or a long rest, develops Confusion, the movement becomes quite difficult due to imbalance, the reaction rate is significantly reduced, there is mental excitement, hallucinations, a state of euphoria, which It is gradually replaced by depression, at night the patient begins to torment nightmares. The cardiovascular system as well as the hemopoietic system suffers: the hemostasis changes, hypotension develops, the heart rate increases, periodic attacks of pain in the chest appear, and collapse may develop.

When taking Baclosan, an overdose sometimes happens. Its symptoms are as follows: vomiting, drowsiness, muscle tone is sharply reduced, accommodation of eyes is disturbed, coma develops, convulsions appear, and respiration is inhibited. This condition is stopped by such measures: induction of vomiting or gastric lavage is performed, after which the patient must take activated charcoal. After these measures, supportive and symptomatic therapy is provided (artificial lung ventilation, maintenance of the heart). There is no specific antidote.

Doses and methods of application of the drug "Baklosan"

Take the pills inside while eating, the dose is selected individually. Begin reception, as a rule, from five milliliters three times a day, and every three days the dose is increased to achieve a clinical effect. The maximum permissible daily dose is from sixty to seventy-five milligrams. For children, it is set according to body weight and age.

It is important to remember that the drug "Baklosan" is a drug in its essence, and do not take it without the appointment of a doctor, because you can get addiction.