However, as a result of a PC consultation, the treating physician was made aware of the many reports of baclofen mimicking brain death, and no permanent harm came to the patient. Conclusion: We report a case of baclofen overdose mimicking brain death that nearly resulted in iatrogenic death.
Though gabapentin and baclofen can cause a boozelike high for some Gabapentin is sedating, and it increases the risk of overdose death by
A review of the scientific literature about baclofen overdoses shows that they are uncommon and rarely cause death. The toxicity of baclofen in overdose
Baclofen overdose death is also possible. It can be prevented through adequate use of the pills, patient education, deep insight into the
Complications pertaining to intrathecal baclofen administration are related to implantation of the device, failure of the device, withdrawal or toxicity related to baclofen itself. 2 Baclofen overdose mimicking brainstem death has been reported rarely in the literature to date. 3 8 Intrathecal baclofen overdoses in general can be due to
Baclofen overdose death is possible, so it is important to be mindful of these warnings if you are taking or planning to take this medication. If you notice
by AD Fraser Cited by 44The analysis of baclofen in biological fluids following a massive overdose of baclofen is described in the death investigation of a 30-year-old male
by A Alamri 2024 Cited by 1Baclofen overdose mimicking brainstem death has been reported rarely in the literature to date. Intrathecal baclofen overdoses in general can
by MEL Arbouw Cited by 8She had not taken an overdose before, and did not have an active death wish. Treatment of baclofen overdose by haemodialysis: a pharmacokinetic study
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