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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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Stiffness/spasticity 28 77%
Other 3 8%
disease-related symptoms 1 2%
General health 1 2%
Mobility 1 2%

Dosages

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

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  0 g day 0 mg day 0 day 0 mcg none 0 mg none 0 none 9.999 mg month 11.51 mcg day 16 mg day 44 mg day 47.5 mcg day 56 mcg day 60 mg day 70 day 85 mcg day 99 mcg day 102 mcg day 150 mcg day 160 day 170.24 mcg day 200 mg day 216 mcg day 217 mcg day 360 mcg day 375 mcg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 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 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 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 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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Stopped taking Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump)

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Why Patients Stopped Taking Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump) (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Not indicated 1 100% Not indicated: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 50% 3
Moderate 50% 3

Stiffness/spasticity

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 17% 1
None 83% 5

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

Summary results are based on 6 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 6)

  • 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
Get it. It is very useful.

See all evaluation results for Baclofen ITP (Intrathecal Pump)



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