Baclofen Withdrawal-Induced Psychosis in the Setting of Renal Insufficiency

• Główni autorzy: Guilmette Amanda (Autor), Palushi Ambra (Autor), Shamsan Hundaol MD (Autor), Bhattacharyya Aniruddha MD (Autor), Michael Miriam MD (Autor)
• Format: Książka
• Wydane: SAGE Publishing, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasticity, acting at GABA B receptors in the central nervous system. The abrupt cessation of baclofen causes baclofen withdrawal-induced psychosis. The risk is exacerbated if the patient has renal insufficiency or if the drug has been taken for a long time at high d...