Baclofen Toxicity in a Patient with End-stage Renal Disease on Maintenance Dialysis
Baclofen is a β-(p-chlorophenyl) derivative of the neurotransmitter y-aminobutyrio acid (GABA). This centrally-acting GABA agonist is prescribed as therapy for spasticity in the spinal cord region. The drug is predominantly excreted by the kidney, thus making patients with kidney disease susceptible...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation |
| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/1319-2442.391005 |