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Tizanac is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Tizanac have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tizanac. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tizanac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tizanac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tizanac has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tizanac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tizanac related warnings section.
Tizanac is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Stomach Infection are examples of such conditions. The section on Tizanac contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Tizanac may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Tizanac is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Tizanac 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Tizanac safe for pregnant women?
Tizanac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tizanac safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tizanac for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tizanac on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Tizanac can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Tizanac on the Liver?
Tizanac may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Tizanac on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Tizanac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Tizanac 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 Tizanac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizanac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tizanac.
Interaction between Food and Tizanac
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tizanac together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizanac
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tizanac as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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