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Tizan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sprain, Muscle Spasms. Tizan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tizan. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tizan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tizan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Tizan's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Tizan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tizan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tizan contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Tizan have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Tizan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Tizan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tizan safe for pregnant women?
Tizan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tizan without medical advice.
Is the use of Tizan safe during breastfeeding?
Tizan may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tizan on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tizan. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tizan on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tizan. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tizan on the Heart?
Tizan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tizan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tizan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizan habit forming or addictive?
Tizan is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tizan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tizan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tizan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tizan
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tizan and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizan
Information about the interaction of Tizan and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zanaflex® (tizanidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358-359