Dalessio - Table 2

Table 2. Pharmacologic activity of baclofen, carbamazepine, and phenytoin

Agent Anticonvulsant Muscle relaxant Sedative Anesthetic Analgesic

Baclofen (Lioresal) + +++ ++ - -

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) ++ ++ ++ - +

Phenytoin (Dilantin) +++ + + - -

Ratings indicate degree of activity, from none (-) to strong (+++).

Table 2. Pharmacologic activity of baclofen, carbamazepine, and phenytoin
Agent	Anticonvulsant	Muscle relaxant	Sedative	Anesthetic	Analgesic

Baclofen (Lioresal)	+	+++	++	-	-

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)	++	++	++	-	+

Phenytoin (Dilantin)	+++	+	+	-	-

Ratings indicate degree of activity, from none (-) to strong (+++).