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).
It is not exactly clear how the drug works, but it may work by inhibiting certain nerve signals in the body. Occasionally, healthcare providers recommend off-label baclofen uses, such as the treatment of bladder spasms, chronic hiccups, or alcoholism. Baclofen Uses: An Overview. Baclofen (LioresalÂ®, GablofenÂ®) is a prescription medication used to treat spasticity. Specifically, the tablet form is approved to treat spasticity due to multiple sclerosis (MS) or spinal cord injury or disease.