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Betaseron
Betaseron is a type of protein called beta interferon that occurs naturally in the body. It is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It...
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Cerebral palsy
...may include: Anticonvulsants to prevent or reduce the frequency of seizures Botulinum toxin to help with spasticity and drooling Muscle relaxants (baclofen) to reduce tremors and spasticity Surgery may be needed in some cases to: Control gastroesophageal reflux Cut certain nerves from the spinal cord...
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Health Highlights: March 24, 2008
...issued to healthcare providers. Medtronic has received reports of inflammatory mass formations at or near the tip of catheters that infuse opioids, baclofen, or chemotherapy drugs into patients in order to treat pain, spasticity or cancer. Medtronic has updated the labeling for the devices to include...
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FDA MedWatch- FDA MedWatch- Medtronic Inc. SnychroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pump - Class I Recall
...result in loss of therapy, return of the patients symptoms, and/or symptoms of drug underinfusion or withdrawal. Drug withdrawal from Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) therapy (in the patients spine) can cause death if not treated immediately and effectively. Public Contact: Consumers with questions may...
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Hiccups
...HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT CAROTID MASSAGE AT HOME! If hiccups continue, medications such as phenothiazine (especially chlorpromazine), baclofen, or anticonvulsants may help. Tube insertion (nasogastric intubation) may also provide relief. Very rarely, medical methods fail to treat persistent...
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See also: Alcohol Withdrawal, Cerebral Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Chronic Spasticity, Dystonia, Hiccups, Huntington's Disease, Migraine Prevention, Muscle Spasm, Muscle Twitching, Neuralgia, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Trigeminal Neuralgia

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