[Baclofen-associated encephalopathy in a hemodialysis patient with hiccups]

Nefrologia. 2006;26(4):486-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Baclofen is a centrally acting gamma-ammino butyric acid agonist that is used like muscular relaxant in disorders with spasticity and intractable hiccups. Although encouraging and safe results were provided 5 mg/day in hemodialysis patients, his pharmacokinetic and pharmacodinamic properties are not well known in end stage renal disease. We present here the case of a hemodialysis patient with intractable hiccups who developed baclofen-associated encephalopathy with this recommended dose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Baclofen / adverse effects*
  • Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Hiccup / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central / adverse effects*
  • Renal Dialysis*

Substances

  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • Baclofen