Liofen 50mg Injection
food interaction for Liofen Injection
alcohol interaction for Liofen Injection
pregnancy interaction for Liofen Injection
lactation interaction for Liofen Injection
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No interaction found/established
Liofen 50mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Liofen 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liofen 50mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Liofen 50mg Injection
Baclofen(50mg)
Liofen injection uses
{med_name} is used for muscle relaxation. It treats muscle spasms which may occur in diseases affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to head, brain or spine.
How liofen injection works
Liofen 50mg Injection is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.
Common side effects of liofen injection
Dizziness, Convulsion, Nausea, Headache, Sedation, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), Agitation, Constipation, Increased white blood cell count, Chills, Urinary retention, Decreased body temperature, Difficulty in swallowing, Memory impairment, Suicidal ideation, Suicidal attempt, Dysphoria (state of generalized dissatisfaction with life), High blood pressure, Slow heart rate, Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs), Vasomotor flushing, Pale skin, Dehydration, Pain in ileus, Loss of taste sensation, Hair loss, Diaphoresis, Difficulty in speaking, Taste change, Abdominal pain, Abnormal liver function, Erectile dysfunction
SUBSTITUTES FOR Liofen Injection
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Liofen Injection
- Baclofen provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Baclofen may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Baclofen as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Frequently asked questions FOR Liofen 50mg Injection
Baclofen
Q. Can Liofen 50mg Injection make you sleepy?
Yes, Liofen 50mg Injection 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 50mg Injection affects you.
Q. Is Liofen 50mg Injection a narcotic?
No, Liofen 50mg Injection is not a narcotic. It is a muscle relaxant. It does not have abuse potential. Liofen 50mg Injection may cause side effects which include drowsiness, euphoria, and dysphoria. Hence, it should not be used with medicines that cause similar side effects like pain-relieving opiates.
Q. Does Liofen 50mg Injection help anxiety?
Though Liofen 50mg Injection 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.