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Tizap 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.
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Is the use of Tizap safe for pregnant women?
Tizap has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tizap without medical advice.
Is the use of Tizap safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Tizap. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Tizap on the Kidneys?
Tizap 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 Tizap on the Liver?
Tizap may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tizap on the Heart?
Tizap is rarely harmful for the heart.
Tizap 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 Tizap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizap habit forming or addictive?
Tizap is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Tizap
There is no information on the effects of taking Tizap with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizap
Information about the interaction of Tizap and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ideally Tizap is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
Tizap should be taken orally twice in a day after a meal.
No, Tizap 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.
No, Tizap does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Tizap has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Tizap may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Tizap is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
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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