Drug interactions
Baclofen + Propofol
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Propofol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs depress the central nervous system, so giving baclofen to a patient who receives propofol can deepen sedation and increase the risk of respiratory depression and hypotension. The effect is most relevant during procedural sedation or anesthesia in patients on chronic or intrathecal baclofen.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Propofol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Baclofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Propofol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression through GABA-B agonism (baclofen) and GABA-A potentiation (propofol).
What to do
Titrate propofol cautiously to effect and monitor respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure. Tell the anesthesia team about baclofen use before sedation.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Baclofen
Other interactions of Propofol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Propofol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Propofol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Both drugs depress the central nervous system, so giving baclofen to a patient who receives propofol can deepen sedation and increase the risk of respiratory depression and hypotension. The effect is most relevant during procedural sedation or anesthesia in patients on chronic or intrathecal baclofen.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Propofol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Titrate propofol cautiously to effect and monitor respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure. Tell the anesthesia team about baclofen use before sedation.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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