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Preferred term

Baclofen  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1134-47-0 (Baclofen)
  • Baclophen
  • Benzenepropanoic acid, beta-(aminomethyl)-4-chloro-
  • beta-(Aminomethyl)-4-chlorobenzenepropanoic Acid
  • beta-(p-Chlorophenyl)-gamma-aminobutyric Acid
  • Chlorophenyl GABA
  • H789N3FKE8
  • PCP-GABA

In other languages

  • French

  • 1134-47-0 (Baclofen)
  • Benzenepropanoic acid, beta-(aminomethyl)-4-chloro-
  • bêta-4-chlorophényl-GABA
  • H789N3FKE8
  • PCP-GABA

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BKMFQ6DG-H

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