bolofen 25mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is bolofen 25mg tablet used for?
Alcofen 10 Tablet (Baclofen) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Baclofen (25mg), which GABA-B receptor agonist; inhibits monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spin. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Baclofen
- Manufacturer: Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bolofen 25mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Spasticity in multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy
Off-label uses: Alcohol dependence, trigeminal neuralgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Baclofen |
| Brand Name | Alcofen 10 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Crescent Therapeutics Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
GABA-B receptor agonist; inhibits monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spinal level
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bolofen 25mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bolofen 25mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Hypotension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Rash
- Urinary retention
- Paradoxical spasticity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CNS depressants | Major | Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased CNS depression |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Major | Increased muscle relaxation and sedation |
| MAO inhibitors | Major | Hypotension and CNS depression |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Additive hypotensive effect |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased risk of neurotoxicity |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased baclofen levels |
| Ibuprofen | Minor | No significant interaction |
| Acetaminophen | Minor | No significant interaction |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- MAO inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Lithium
- Carbamazepine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression; avoid concurrent use
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to baclofen, severe psychiatric disorders, epilepsy (unless controlled)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CNS depression, muscle tone, liver function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal; consider physostigmine for severe anticholinergic effects
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for bolofen 25mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.