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Baclofen
Baclofen (brand names Kemstro® and Lioresal®) is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid, and is an agonist specific to mammalian but not fruit fly (Drosophila) GABAB receptorsIt is used for the treatment of spastic] movement, especially in instances of [[spinal cord injury, spastic diplegia and multiple sclerosis. Its beneficial effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites.
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