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Baclofen, a derivative of [gamma]-aminobutyric acid, is used for symptomatic relief of skeletal muscle spasm and spasticity, particularly in patients with multiple sclerosis.(1) Although its exact mechanism is not fully understood, its main effects at the spinal end of upper motor neurons are thought to cause muscle relaxation. Adverse effects of baclofen at usual doses include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and, occasionally, orthostatic hypotension.(2) Intentional or accidental overdose of this drug can cause profound central nervous system depression, including coma, hypotonia, respiratory depression, seizures, and cardiovascular effects such as bradycardia. Because baclofen is a commonly used antispasticity agent and its use as a recreational drug has been reported, (3) clinicians should be ever vigilant for patients who may have overdosed on this medication.
Next partParagonDx, a leader in genetic testing diagnostics, has received
510(k) marketing clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for its in vitro diagnostic test. The Rapid Genotyping Assay is
to be used to detect the presence of variations in the genes CYP2C9
and VKORC1. Information about the CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genotypes may be
used as an aid in the identification of patients at greater risk for
warfarin sensitivity. Warfarin, also known as Coumadin(R), is a blood
thinner that prevents and treats blood clots. ParagonDx's genotyping
assay is the first cleared product to deliver results in less than one
hour and incorporate human genomic quality controls. In the US there are over 30 million patients being treated on a
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just beginning warfarin treatment.
by Cathy Saunders
ACYCLOVIR does not have a role in the treatment of children with chickenpox who are otherwise well, according to the latest Cochrane Collaboration update. Studies involving almost 1000 children revealed the drug's widespread use could not be advocated in self-limiting chickenpox, which had few complications. Although acyclovir reduced the number of fever days and the number of large lesions if given within 24 hours of onset, it did not shorten the illness or reduce the total number of skin lesions. Related Results
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A randomized trial to evaluate the suppressive effect of high-dose acyclovir...