Baclofen

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Reading list

• Spasticity
  • Ch5.2¹
  • Ch6¹

Cerebral Palsy

• Baclofen: oral or intrathecal administration
• Works through decreasing transmissions at spinal level in CSF
• Adverse effects: drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia, dizziness

As a clinician you should look for these side effects, and if the patient’s side effects are worse than the benefits, maybe you should recommend that they reassess with the doctor.

References

1.

Sindou M. Neurosurgery for Spasticity: A Practical Guide for Treating Children and Adults. 2nd ed. Springer International Publishing AG; 2022.