How much does Lioresal intrathecal cost?
The cost for Lioresal Intrathecal intrathecal solution (2 mg/mL) is around $501 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Lioresal Intrathecal is available, see baclofen prices.
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What is Lioresal ® intrathecal (baclofen)?
A: Lioresal ® Intrathecal (baclofen injection) is a muscle relaxant and antispastic medication that is used for treatment of severe spasticity caused by injury to or certain conditions of the brain or spinal cord. Q: What is severe spasticity? A: Severe spasticity is a condition that results from an injury to or disease of the brain or spinal cord.
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The Amneal Patient Assistance Program offers eligible individuals the opportunity to apply to receive free medication for up to one year of: RYTARY® (carbidopa and levodopa) and EMVERM® (mebendazole) chewable tablets.
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
This drug may also be used for the treatment of facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia), uncontrolled movements or muscle twitching (e.g., tardive dyskinesia) and rigidity (Parkinson's disease).
How To Use
This medication is injected into the spinal cord (intrathecal) as directed by your doctor. Dosage is adjusted based on your condition and response to therapy. Follow all instructions for proper dilution with the correct fluids. Consult your pharmacist. This drug product should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use.
Side Effects
Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, headache, trouble sleeping; change in amount or frequency of urine; loss of appetite, change in sexual ability, or changes in pulse may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: fainting, pink urine, mental/mood changes.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, diabetes, seizures, kidney disease, strokes, stomach/intestinal ulcers, mental/mood disorders. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of this drug. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving).
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially drugs causing drowsiness, such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, other muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, slow or shallow breathing, seizures, loss of muscle tone, and loss of consciousness.
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort due to certain nerve disorders.
How To Use
This drug is taken by mouth, usually three times daily or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your condition and response. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Do not suddenly stop taking this drug without your doctor's approval. It may take 1 to 2 months for full benefit to be noticed.
Side Effects
May cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, confusion, headache, nausea, constipation or diarrhea. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: mental/mood changes, seizures, vision changes, muscle stiffness, stomach pain, vomiting, trouble breathing, painful urination, change in urine amount.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: diabetes, kidney problems, seizures, mental/emotional problems, brain disorders (e.g., stroke), ulcers, allergies (especially drug allergies). Because this drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness, use caution when driving or performing tasks that require alertness.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, sleeping pills, seizure medication, muscle relaxants, psychiatric medications, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, muscle weakness, drowsiness, slow breathing, and seizures.
What is a lioresal intrathecal offer?
Lioresal Intrathecal offers may be in the form of a printable coupon, rebate, savings card, trial offer, or free samples. Some offers may be printed right from a website, others require registration, completing a questionnaire, or obtaining a sample from the doctor's office.
How much does a lioresal intrathecal solution cost?
The cost for Lioresal Intrathecal intrathecal solution (2 mg/mL) is around $503 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
How do I apply for the Lioresal patient assistance program?
We make it simple and easy to apply for the Lioresal patient assistance program. Just fill in our enrollment application, and tell us about any medications you’re taking, including Lioresal. We will ask for details about your healthcare provider, insurance coverage, and your household income, as this is required by the pharmaceutical manufacturers that ship your medication.
Can NiceRx help me get Lioresal if I have insurance?
If you don’t have insurance, your insurance company won’t pay for your Lioresal medication, or you have a high copay or coinsurance responsibility, we may be able to help.
Indications and Usage
- Lioresal®Intrathecal (baclofen injection) is a muscle relaxant and antispastic that is indicated for use in the management of severe spasticity of cerebral or spinal origin.
- Lioresal® Intrathecal is intended for use by the intrathecal route in single bolus test doses (via spinal catheter or lumbar puncture) and, for chronic use, only in implantable pumps approved by th...
- Lioresal®Intrathecal (baclofen injection) is a muscle relaxant and antispastic that is indicated for use in the management of severe spasticity of cerebral or spinal origin.
- Lioresal® Intrathecal is intended for use by the intrathecal route in single bolus test doses (via spinal catheter or lumbar puncture) and, for chronic use, only in implantable pumps approved by th...
- Lioresal®Intrathecal via an implantable pump should be reserved for patients unresponsive to oral baclofen therapy or those who experience intolerable CNS side effects at effective doses.
- Patients with spasticity due to traumatic brain injury should wait at least one year after the injury before consideration of long term intrathecal baclofen therapy.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to baclofen.
- Lioresal®Intrathecal is not recommended for intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous or epidural administration.
Select Warnings and Precautions
- It is mandatory that all patients, caregivers, and treating physicians receive adequate information regarding the risks of the mode of treatment. Instruction should be given on signs and symptoms o...
- Due to the possibility of life-threatening CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse, and/or respiratory failure, physicians must be adequately trained and educated in chronic intratheca…
- It is mandatory that all patients, caregivers, and treating physicians receive adequate information regarding the risks of the mode of treatment. Instruction should be given on signs and symptoms o...
- Due to the possibility of life-threatening CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse, and/or respiratory failure, physicians must be adequately trained and educated in chronic intrathecal infusion th...
- Patients should be infection-free prior to both a screening trial and a pump implantation. The presence of infection may interfere with an assessment of the patient’s response to bolus Lioresal®Int...
- Reservoir refilling must be performed by fully trained and qualified personnel following the dir…
Adverse Reactions
- Common Adverse Reactions 1. The most frequent drug adverse events vary by indication but include: hypotonia (34.7%), somnolence (20.9%), headache (10.7%), convulsion (10.0%), dizziness (8.0%), urinary retention (8.0%), nausea (7.3%), and paresthesia (6.7%). Dosing and programming errors may result in clinically significant overdose or withdrawal. Acute massive overdose may r…
Use in Specific Populations
- There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Lioresal®Intrathecal should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
- Nursing mothers should exercise caution, as oral baclofen has been shown to pass into milk at therapeutic doses.
- There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Lioresal®Intrathecal should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
- Nursing mothers should exercise caution, as oral baclofen has been shown to pass into milk at therapeutic doses.
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 4 have not been established.
- Patients suffering from psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, or confusional states should be treated cautiously with Lioresal®Intrathecal and kept under careful surveillance.
Important Note
- The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. BACLOFEN - INJECTION (BACK-low-fen) COMM…
How to Use
- This medication is injected into the spinal cord (intrathecal) as directed by your doctor. Dosage is adjusted based on your condition and response to therapy. Follow all instructions for proper dilution with the correct fluids. Consult your pharmacist. This drug product should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use. If present, do not use the liquid. When used for …
Side Effects
- Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, headache, trouble sleeping; change in amount or frequency of urine; loss of appetite, change in sexual ability, or changes in pulse may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: fainting, pink urine, mental/mood changes. Very unlikely but report prompt...
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, diabetes, seizures, kidney disease, strokes, stomach/intestinal ulcers, mental/mood disorders. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of this drug. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from …
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially drugs causing drowsiness, such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, other muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check all nonprescription medicine la…
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, slow or shallow breathing, seizures, loss of muscle tone, and loss of consciousness.
Missed Dose
- If you are using a pump to receive this medication, always keep your scheduled refill visits. If you must miss an appointment, contact your doctor immediately to reschedule before you run out of drug.
Storage
- Before dilution, store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. For information on product stability after dilution in the correct fluids, consult your pharmacist. Discard any unused portion of the ampule or cartridge.
Medical Alert
- Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).