Information about Baclofen

Baclofen is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid primarily used to treat spasticity.Baclofen is widely used for the treatment of spastic movement disorders, especially in instances of spinal cord injury, spastic diplegia, Ataxia multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , Peripheral neuropathy and trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgias.
Baclofen is an oral and injectable medication that relaxes skeletal muscles, the muscles that move the skeleton (and also called striated muscle). Chemically, baclofen is related to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a naturally-occurring neurotransmitter in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that nerves use to communicate with one another. GABA released by some nerves causes the activity of other nerves to decrease.
CAS : 1134-47-0
Molecular Formula : C10H12ClNO2
Formula Weight : 213.66