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Meaning of "baclofen" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACLOFEN

baclofen  [ˈbækləʊˌfɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACLOFEN

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Baclofen is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BACLOFEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

baclofen

Baclofen

Baclofen is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid. It is primarily used to treat spasticity and is in the early research stages for use for the treatment of alcoholism. It is also used by compounding pharmacies in topical pain creams as a muscle relaxant. It is an agonist for the GABAB receptors. Its beneficial effects in spasticity result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites. Baclofen can also be used to treat hiccups, and has been shown to prevent rises in body temperature induced by the drug MDMA in rats. A beneficial property of baclofen is that tolerance does not seem to occur to a significant degree — baclofen retains its therapeutic anti-spasmodic effects even after many years of continued use. Newer studies, however, indicate that tolerance may develop in some patients receiving intrathecal baclofen treatment. Oral dosage must be carefully regulated; significantly high doses of the drug, particularly 80 mg per day or higher, can cause excessive ataxia and/or drowsiness that can interfere with daily function.

Definition of baclofen in the English dictionary

The definition of baclofen in the dictionary is a muscle-relaxing drug used to treat muscle spasms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACLOFEN


acetaminophen
əˌsiːtəˈmiːnəfɛn
fen
fɛn
tamoxifen
təˈmɒksɪfɛn
thiophen
ˈθaɪəʊˌfɛn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACLOFEN

backwards
backwash
backwater
backwoods
backwoodsman
backwoodsmen
backwoodsy
backword
backwrap
backyard
baclava
Bacolod
bacon
bacon beetle
bacon fat
bacon rind
bacon-and-eggs
bacon-slicer
baconer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACLOFEN

bedeafen
deafen
Grafen
halfen
Hohenstaufen
ibuprofen
Ludwigshafen
Richthofen
Schlieffen
stiffen
turfen
unberufen

Synonyms and antonyms of baclofen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «baclofen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACLOFEN

Find out the translation of baclofen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of baclofen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «baclofen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巴氯芬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

baclofeno
570 millions of speakers

English

baclofen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Baclofen
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باكلوفين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

баклофен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

baclofen
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

baclofen
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baclofène
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baclofen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Baclofen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バクロフェン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바클로 펜
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baclofen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

baclofen
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

baclofen
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅक्लोफेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

baklofen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

baclofen
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

baklofen
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

баклофен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

baclofen
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

βακλοφαίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Baclofen
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

baklofen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

baklofen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of baclofen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACLOFEN»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACLOFEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about baclofen

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACLOFEN»

Discover the use of baclofen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to baclofen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Site-specific Microinjection of Baclofen Into the Anterior ...
Baclofen (a GABA-B agonist) has been shown to alter ethanol intake (Moore et al., 2007).
Eileen Marie Moore, 2008
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Gastroretentive Drug Delivery Systems of Baclofen
Gastric retention will provide advantages such as the delivery of drugs with narrow absorption windows in the small intestinal region.This book consists of detail aspect of gastroretentive drug delivery systems.
Jivani Rishad R., Rishad R. Jivani, Patel Chhagan N., 2013
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Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology vol 14
Klaus Florey, 1985
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Handbook of Drug Administration Via Enteral Feeding Tubes
An enteral feeding tube provides a means of maintaining nutritional intake when there is limited access to the gastrointestinal tract.
Rebecca White, Vicky Bradnam, 2007
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Spasticity: Diagnosis and Management
This pioneering work defines spasticity in the broad context of Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome and focuses not on a single component, but on the entire constellation of conditions that make up the UMNS and often lead to disability.
‎2010
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Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Pain and Spasticity: A Volume ...
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Pain and Spasticity - a volume in the new Interventional and Neuromodulatory Techniques for Pain Management series - presents state-of-the-art guidance on the full range of intrathecal drug delivery techniques ...
Asokumar Buvanendran, Sudhir Diwan, Timothy Deer, 2011
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Pain Management: Expanding the Pharmacological Options
This pioneering book proposes evidence-based alternatives to current options in pain management, using well-grounded rationales for each given treatment.
Gary J. McCleane, 2009
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Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (Deluxe Edition)
This Second Edition is the new, thoroughly revised edition of the established and well-respected authoritative text in the field.
Constance Hammond, 2001
9
Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity: Clinical ...
This guide will be invaluable to physicians, physiotherapists, surgeons, orthotists, clinical engineers and health professionals.
Michael P. Barnes, Garth R. Johnson, 2008
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Analytical Methods for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and ...
This book is a compilation of summarized analytical methods designed to serve the needs of pharmacologists, toxicologists, and other allied health professionals involved the development, use, or monitoring of pharmaceuticals.
Q. Alan Xu, Timothy L. Madden, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACLOFEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term baclofen is used in the context of the following news items.
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High-Dose Baclofen Supports Abstinence in Alcoholism
ATHENS, Greece — High doses of baclofen (multiple brands), a drug normally used to treat spasticity, supports alcohol-dependent patients in ... «Medscape, Jun 15»
2
Persistent Hiccups must not be Ignored
A medical therapy using drugs like chlorpromazine, metoclorpramide, baclofen, anticonvulsants, antidepressants and central nervous system ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
3
Pharnext's PXT-3003 Featured in Multiple Presentations at 2015 …
... Presentation (Poster 310): "An Experimental Trial of an Early Onset Treatment with a Combinational Drug (PXT-3003) Consisting of Baclofen, ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
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Case study: Managing PPI-resistant GORD
In this regard, trials demonstrate value for the use of GABA-B agonists, such as baclofen, which aid in inhibiting transient lower oesophageal ... «GP online, Jun 15»
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Kids' Sleep Often Disturbed After Traumatic Brain Injury
Medications utilized in head injured children such as antiepileptic drugs and antispasticity agents like baclofen can also contribute to ... «Medscape, Jun 15»
6
MS Hug, What You Should Know
Anti-spasticity muscle relaxants (e.g., baclofen, diazepam) may be helpful. Nerve pain can respond to gabapentin and pregabalin. Everyone ... «eMaxHealth, Jun 15»
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Topical pain meds may harm pets
... and the muscle relaxer cyclobenzaprine, as well as other varying active ingredients, including baclofen, gabapentin, lidocaine or prilocaine. «Bandera County Courier, Jun 15»
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Why do we hiccup?
In severe and persistent cases, physicians may treat hiccups with various drugs — chlorpromazine, haloperidol, baclofen, metoclopramide, ... «The Pharmaceutical Journal, Jun 15»
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Sun Pharma rises 2% on USFDA nod for alzheimer drug
Next CNS potential product for SPARC is Baclofen GRS (launch in FY20) and likely SPARC may partner externally with Sun Group, it believes. «Moneycontrol.com, Jun 15»
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Trigeminal Neuralgia and Multiple Sclerosis
A muscle relaxant called baclofen is sometimes used to treat trigeminal neuralgia. Its side effects include confusion, depression, and ... «eMaxHealth, Jun 15»

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