A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Synonyms: Gen Baclofen, beta-(Aminomethyl)-4-chlorobenzenepropanoic Acid, beta-(p-Chlorophenyl)-gamma-aminobutyric Acid, Apo Baclofen, H789N3FKE8, Benzenepropanoic acid, beta-(aminomethyl)-4-chloro-, Ba34,647, Nu Baclo, Baclophen, GenBaclofen, Baclofen, PCP-GABA, Chlorophenyl GABA, CIBA34,647BA, Baclofène-Irex, Lebic, Apo-Baclofen, Atrofen, GABA, Chlorophenyl, PMSBaclofen, Baclofène Irex, BaclofèneIrex, Baclospas, CIBA-34,647-BA, Genpharm, Nu-Baclo, Gen-Baclofen, 0, Ba34647, Ba-34647, Clofen, ApoBaclofen, Liorésal, PMS Baclofen, Baclofen AWD, AWD, Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen, Ba-34,647, NuBaclo, Lioresal