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Tizanim, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Tizanim has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tizanim. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tizanim side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tizanim go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Tizanim's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Tizanim has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tizanim related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) must refrain from the use of Tizanim since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Tizanim have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Tizanim have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Tizanim is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Tizanim is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tizanim is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tizanim safe for pregnant women?
Tizanim can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tizanim safe during breastfeeding?
Tizanim may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tizanim on the Kidneys?
Tizanim can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Tizanim on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tizanim. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tizanim on the Heart?
Tizanim may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tizanim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tizanim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizanim habit forming or addictive?
Tizanim is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Tizanim
There is no information on the effects of taking Tizanim with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizanim
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tizanim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Tizanim is primarily not used to treat the common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.
Tizanim should be taken orally twice in a day after a meal.
Discontinuation of Tizanim on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Tizanim does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
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
