Other Names for Baclofen
Baclofen is also known by the brand name Lioresal 1.
Brand Name Information
The primary alternative name for baclofen is Lioresal, which has been used in clinical practice for decades, particularly in the long-term management of spasticity 1. This brand name appears in the medical literature dating back to the 1970s and remains recognized today.
Generic vs. Brand Naming
- Generic name: Baclofen (the chemical name is 4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-butanoic acid) 2
- Brand name: Lioresal
- The medication is available as both oral tablets (10 mg and 20 mg) and intrathecal formulations 2
Clinical Context
While the question asks about alternative names, it's worth noting that baclofen is sometimes confused with other muscle relaxants like carisoprodol (Soma) or tizanidine, but these are entirely different medications with distinct mechanisms of action 3, 4. Baclofen specifically functions as a GABA-B agonist 4, 2, distinguishing it from other muscle relaxants in its class.
The term "baclofen" itself is used universally in clinical practice, with Lioresal being the historical brand name that clinicians may encounter in older literature or certain prescribing contexts.