Tizanidine



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  • Contains / Salt: Tizanidine


Tizanidine Information



Tizanidine Benefits & Uses

Tizanidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tizanidine Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult
  • Disease: Sprain
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sprain
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice


Tizanidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tizanidine is used -

Severe

  • Allergic reaction
  • Bleeding
  • Altered heart rate

Moderate

Mild

Tizanidine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Tizanidine safe for pregnant women?


    Tizanidine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Tizanidine safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Tizanidine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tizanidine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tizanidine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Liver?


    The liver can be affected by Tizanidine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tizanidine only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Heart?


    Tizanidine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Tizanidine with Other Drugs

Tizanidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Tizanidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tizanidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Tizanidine

  • Is this Tizanidine habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Tizanidine has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tizanidine. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Tizanidine only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Tizanidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Tizanidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Tizanidine


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tizanidine, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Tizanidine


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tizanidine with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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