Bimatoprost and Lioresal Intrathecal

• Generic Name: bimatoprost ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lumigan

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are intolerant of other IOP-lowering drugs or who have not responded adequately (i.e., failed to achieve target IOP as determined after multiple measurements over time) to another IOP-lowering drug.

Safety and efficacy not established for the treatment of angle-closure, inflammatory, or neovascular glaucoma.

At least as effective as latanoprost 0.005% in controlling diurnal IOP; may be more effective than timolol 0.5% in reducing IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

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

This medicine 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.