<prompt> Baclofen is:Centrally acting muscle relaxantPeripherally acting muscle relaxantBoth centrally and peripherally acting muscle relaxantDirect acting muscle relaxant  <response>: Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant . Baclofen is primarily used for the treatment of spastic movement disorders, especially in instances of spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. Its use in people with stroke or Parkinsons disease is not recommended From padmaja 4th edition Page no 83 