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Zanaflex
Zanaflex (Tizanidine) is a muscle
relaxer. Zanaflex works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain
sensations) that are sent to your brain. Zanaflex (Tizanidine)
is used to treat increased muscle tone associated with spasticity.
Uses of Zanaflex :
Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve
impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Tizanidine is used to treat increased muscle tone associated
with spasticity. Tizanidine may also be used for purposes
other than those listed in this medication guide.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ZANAFLEX
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Tizanidine may ause drowsiness
and dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness,
avoid these activities. Dizziness is most likely to occur
when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly
to prevent dizziness and a possible fall. Use caution with
alcohol, other muscle relaxants, sleep or anxiety medicines,
and pain medicines. These drugs may increase drowsiness and
dizziness while you are taking tizanidine. Do not take any
other medicine during treatment with tizanidine without first
talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
WHAT IS ZANAFLEX
Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve
impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Tizanidine is used to treat increased muscle tone associated
with spasticity. Tizanidine may also be used for purposes
other than those listed in this medication guide.
BEFORE USING ZANAFLEX
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you:
have liver disease
have kidney disease
have low blood pressure or are on medication to treat high
blood pressure
are taking birth control pills.
You may not be able to take tizanidine, or you may require
a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you
have any of the conditions listed above. Tizanidine is in
the FDA pregnancy C. This means that it is not known whether
tizanidine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether tizanidine passes into breast milk.
Do not take tizanidine without first talking to your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby.
HOW TO USE ZANAFLEX
Take tizanidine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you
do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with
a full glass of water. Tizanidine is usually taken several
times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not take
more than three doses of tizanidine--or more than 36 mg--in
24 hours. Too much of this medication can damage your liver.
Store tizanidine at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
ZANAFLEX MISSED DOSE
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed
and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take
a double dose of this medication.
ZANAFLEX OVER DOSE
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a tizanidine
overdose are not well known but include unconsciousness and
irregular breathing.
ZANAFLEX SIDE EFFECTS
If you experience any of the following serious side effects,
stop taking tizanidine and seek emergency medical attention:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
hallucinations or abnormal behavior
liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal
pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take tizanidine and talk to your doctor if you
experience:
drowsiness or dizziness
weakness; dry mouth
increased muscle tone or spasms
sweating
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
ZANAFLEXPRECAUTIONS
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Tizanidine may cause drowsiness
and dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness,
avoid these activities. Dizziness is most likely to occur
when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly
to prevent dizziness and a possible fall. Use caution with
alcohol, other muscle relaxants, sleep or anxiety medicines,
and pain medicines. These drugs may increase drowsiness and
dizziness while you are taking tizanidine. Do not take any
other medicine during treatment with tizanidine without first
talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
ZANAFLEX DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tizanidine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause
drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines,
sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety
medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all
medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine
unless your doctor approves. Birth control pills can increase
the effects of tizanidine. Tell your doctor if you are taking
birth control pills before starting treatment with tizanidine.
Tizanidine may lower blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you
are taking another medicine to lower blood pressure or a medicine
to treat another heart condition. Drugs other than those listed
here may also interact with tizanidine. Talk to your doctor
and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines.
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