baclofen, an antispastic agent. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed to reduce the spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury; not effective against spasticity caused by stroke. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse reactions are confusion, hypotension, dyspnea, impotence, nausea, and transient drowsiness.
