Baclofen [baklofen]

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Terms

Baclofen

 

Apo-Baclofen
Atrofen
Ba-34,647
Ba-34647
Baclofen AWD
Baclofène-Irex
Baclophen
Baclospas
beta-(Aminomethyl)-4-chlorobenzenepropanoic Acid
beta-(p-Chlorophenyl)-gamma-aminobutyric Acid
Chlorophenyl GABA
CIBA-34,647-BA
Clofen
Gen-Baclofen
Genpharm
Lebic
Lioresal
Liorésal
Nu-Baclo
PCP-GABA
PMS-Baclofen

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Definition

A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

DUI
D001418 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0002117
RN
H789N3FKE8
CAS
Benzenepropanoic acid, beta-(aminomethyl)-4-chloro-
Previous indexing
Chlorobenzenes (1974); Aminobutyric Acids (1972-1974)
History note
80(75); was see under AMINOBUTYRIC ACIDS 1975-79
Public note
80; was see under AMINOBUTYRIC ACIDS 1975-79