Uses Of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE
- Manage muscle spasms (painful muscle contractions)
How LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE Works
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE is a muscle relaxant. It acts by increasing the effects
of certain chemical messengers (such as GABA) in the spinal cord that
induces muscle relaxation. As a result, it manages muscle twitching,
relieves pain caused due to muscle spasms and improves muscle movement.
How to use LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE
Take
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the
medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is
preferably taken with food or milk to avoid nausea.
Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending
upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Do not stop
taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE without consulting your doctor as it may
cause withdrawal symptoms such as muscle spasms, increased muscle
tightness, fast heart rate, fever, confusion, hallucinations, mood
changes, mental disorders, feeling attacked or persecuted or convulsions
(fits).
Side Effects Of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE
Common
- nausea, vomiting
- tiredness, sleepiness
- weak limbs, muscle pain
- constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth
- lack of sleep, nightmares
- confusion, hallucination
- breathing difficulties
- vision problems
- urge to pass urine
- feeling unsteady or shaky
- feeling faint due to low blood pressure
- skin rash, sweating
- increased liver enzymes
Rare
- numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- change in sense of taste
- slurred or slow speech
- sexual problems in men, such as impotence
- convulsions (fits)
Stop
taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE and inform your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects such as:
- feeling extremely depressed with thoughts of harming or killing themselves (suicidal thoughts)
- signs
of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of
the face, lips, throat or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or
swallowing) - uncontrollable muscle spasms affecting the eyes, head, neck or body
- irregular or slow heartbeat, breathing difficulties, chest pain
- fainting or seizures (fits)
- behavioural
changes (such as aggression, excitement, confusion, restlessness,
agitation, irritability, rages, hallucinations, nightmares) - difficulty in passing urine, bloody urine, painful urination
How To Manage Side Effects
Constipation
Eat
plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals
and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor
if the symptom did not improve.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if
your nausea worsens.
Sleepiness
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any
tools or machines completely while you are feeling sleepy. Do not
consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your sleepiness.
Consult your doctor if your sleepiness worsens.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Monitoring required
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor
before taking it.
Breastfeeding
Use with Caution
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Do
not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel drowsy,
dizzy or problems with your vision after taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE.
Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE as it may make you feel dizzier or drowsier.
Kidney
Use with Caution
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Liver
Use with Caution
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to Baclofen.
Lungs
Use with Caution
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with lung
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Heart Disease
Use with Caution
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with heart
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Use In Pediatrics
Monitoring required
LIOFEN
XL 20MG CAPSULE can be used in children and adolescents aged below 18
years if prescribed by the physician. However, it is not suitable for
use in children weighing below 33kg of body weight. Therefore, consult
your doctor for advice.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Others
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you:
- have ever had a stomach ulcer
Before taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:
- have ever had stroke in the past
- have epilepsy (fits)
- have any mental illness
- have high blood pressure
- have Parkinson’s disease (shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking or balance)
- have diabetes
- have difficulties in passing urine
- are an alcoholic or have a history of drug abuse or dependence
- are scheduled for any surgery in the upcoming days
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- Other muscle relaxants (Ex. tizanidine)
- Antidepressants (Ex. lithium, amitriptyline)
- Antihypertensives (Ex. diltiazem)
- Pain killers (Ex. ibuprofen, morphine)
- Anti-Parkinsonian agents Ex. levodopa or carbidopa)
- Antiallergic medicines (Ex. promethazine)
- Sedatives (Ex. temazepam)
- Antiepileptics (Ex. carbamazepine)
B. Drug-Food interactions:
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE can be taken with food or milk.
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally took more LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms
of overdose might include increased drowsiness, difficulties in
breathing, feeling faint, muscle weakness, confusion, hallucinations,
fits, low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,
excessive saliva production or reflex problems, etc.
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