The name Katherine is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Katherine is: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin 'Katharina', from the Greek 'Aikaterina'. It was borne by a number of saints, including St Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel.
How does baclofen work? The exact mechanism by which baclofen works to control spasticity is not known. However, it is known that baclofen inhibits nerve reflex signaling in the spine and other nerve sites. In studies with animals, baclofen has been shown to have a CNS depressant effect. In tablet form, baclofen is taken orally (by mouth).
Listed below are the typical uses of baclofen: The relief of spasms, cramping and tightness of muscles caused by illnesses such as cerebral palsy, diseases of the spinal cord, meningitis, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and other injuries or diseases which affect the brain and nervous system.