Baclofen for the Treatment of Cough

Huda Badri*, Jacky Smith

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

GABAB receptor agonists have long been implicated in the control of the cough reflex. Animal studies have demonstrated the presence of GABAB receptors in the upper airways, the trachea, and the dorsal root ganglia. Several preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the antitussive effect of the GABAB agonist baclofen. However, its use in clinical practice has been limited due to significant central nervous system side effects. In this chapter, we review the role of GABA and GABAB receptor agonists in cough.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGABAB Receptor
EditorsGiancarlo Colombo
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherHumana Press
Pages101–115
Number of pages15
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9783031671487
ISBN (Print)9783031671470, 9783031671500
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sept 2024

Publication series

NameThe Receptors
PublisherHumana Press
ISSN (Print)1048-6909
ISSN (Electronic)2524-6488

Keywords

  • baclofen
  • GABAB receptor
  • cough
  • antitussive effects

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