The case series of baclofen intoxication

Authors

  • Michał Kos Student's Research Group in the Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lublin
  • Justyna Drankowska Student's Research Group in the Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lublin
  • Andrzej Kościuk Student's Research Group in the Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lublin
  • Karolina Widłak Student's Research Group in the Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lublin
  • Michał Tchórz Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland

Keywords

baclofen, intoxication

Abstract

Baclofen, a gamma-amino butyric acid type B (GABAb) inhibitor, is commonly used in management of spasticity and other medical conditions, such as alcohol dependency. However, given its mechanism of action, increasing usage of baclofen raises concerns about possibility of intoxication. The authors present herein three cases of baclofen intoxication of patients in various age and general condition.

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2019-08-20

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KOS, Michał, DRANKOWSKA, Justyna, KOŚCIUK, Andrzej, WIDŁAK, Karolina and TCHÓRZ, Michał. The case series of baclofen intoxication. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 20 August 2019. Vol. 9, no. 9, pp. 15-19. [Accessed 24 November 2024].

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Vol. 9 No. 9 (2019)

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