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See also: Baclofen

What is Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump)? Baclofen is a muscle relaxant and antispastic agent used in the treatment of muscle spasms, cramping, and tightness. A pump, implanted under the skin, is required when baclofen is given intrathecally (directly into the spinal fluid). Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump).

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Stiffness/spasticity 11 78%
General health 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump).

  0 mg day 0 day 0 mg none 0 none 16 mg day 47.5 mcg day 70 day 170.24 mcg day 216 mcg day 360 mcg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump) or how long patients were taking Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump) before stopping.

Currently taking Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump)

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Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 33% 1
Moderate 67% 2

Stiffness/spasticity

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 3

Top reported side-effects include: kink in the cath.

Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 3)

  • strapples
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • strapples
  • by strapples
    Nov 17, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Stiffness/spasticity
Advice/Tips
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See all evaluation results for Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump)



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