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baclofen and Rhabdomyolysis

baclofen has been researched along with Rhabdomyolysis in 4 studies

Rhabdomyolysis: Necrosis or disintegration of skeletal muscle often followed by myoglobinuria.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is increasingly being used to reduce spasticity among children with cerebral palsy, dystonia, and spinal cord injuries."7.74Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal resembling serotonin syndrome in an adolescent boy with cerebral palsy. ( Eiland, LS; Salazar, ML, 2008)
"A 29-year-old man with C6 tetraplegia (ASIA A) using an implanted baclofen pump and intrathecal catheter infusion system for spasticity control developed severe spasticity, hyperthermia, hypotension, rhabdomyolysis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation after catheter disconnection."7.70Hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with baclofen pump catheter failure. ( Christopherson, MW; Reeves, RK; Stolp-Smith, KA, 1998)
"Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is increasingly being used to reduce spasticity among children with cerebral palsy, dystonia, and spinal cord injuries."3.74Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal resembling serotonin syndrome in an adolescent boy with cerebral palsy. ( Eiland, LS; Salazar, ML, 2008)
"A 29-year-old man with C6 tetraplegia (ASIA A) using an implanted baclofen pump and intrathecal catheter infusion system for spasticity control developed severe spasticity, hyperthermia, hypotension, rhabdomyolysis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation after catheter disconnection."3.70Hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with baclofen pump catheter failure. ( Christopherson, MW; Reeves, RK; Stolp-Smith, KA, 1998)
"Baclofen has become increasingly popular in the treatment of spasticity disorders."1.33An unusual presentation of baclofen overdose. ( Chong, CF; Wang, TL, 2005)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
So, PNH1
CastaƱeda, MRRQ1
Morante, ARV1
Oliva, RV1
Salazar, ML1
Eiland, LS1
Chong, CF1
Wang, TL1
Reeves, RK1
Stolp-Smith, KA1
Christopherson, MW1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for baclofen and Rhabdomyolysis

ArticleYear
Muscle spasm-induced exothermia in dystonic cerebral palsy: uncommon and frequently misdiagnosed condition.
    BMJ case reports, 2019, Mar-04, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Baclofen; Cerebral Palsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Dystonic Disorders; Electromyography; Fluid Thera

2019
Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal resembling serotonin syndrome in an adolescent boy with cerebral palsy.
    Pediatric emergency care, 2008, Volume: 24, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adolescent; Autonomic Dysreflexia; Baclofen; Cerebral Palsy; Diagnosis, Differential

2008
An unusual presentation of baclofen overdose.
    Emergency medicine journal : EMJ, 2005, Volume: 22, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Delirium; Drug Overdose; Humans; Male; Muscle Relaxa

2005
Hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with baclofen pump catheter failure.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1998, Volume: 79, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Baclofen; Catheters, Indwelling; Dantrolene; Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation; Equipmen

1998