Baclofen Intrathecal and Mifeprex

• Generic Name: baclofen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lioresal Intrathecal, Gablofen, FIRST Baclofen, Lioresal, Ozobax

Intrathecal baclofen is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or certain injuries to the spine. Intrathecal baclofen does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving your condition.

Intrathecal baclofen acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects.

Baclofen is delivered by a drug pump directly into the spinal fluid of your back. A doctor will surgically place the pump and monitor the dose of the medication that is delivered by the pump. The dose of intrathecal baclofen will be different for different patients and will depend on the type of muscle tightness that you have.

Intrathecal baclofen is given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: mifepristone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mifeprex, Korlym

Mifeprex blocks the actions of a hormone needed to maintain a pregnancy.

Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last menstrual period. Mifeprex is used together with another medicine called misoprostol (Cytotec).

Mifeprex is available only from a certified healthcare provider under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks of taking Mifeprex.

MIFEPREX MUST NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 10 WEEKS.

This medication guide provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide.

Mifeprex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.