Zanaflex
(Tizanidine) is a muscle relaxant. It works by
blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that
are sent to your brain. Zanaflex is used to treat
increased muscle tone associated with spasticity.
Zanaflex 2mg
(30 pills)
$149.00
Zanaflex 2mg (90 pills)
$229.00
Zanaflex 4mg (30 pills)
$169.00
Zanaflex 4mg (90 pills)
$259.00
ZANAFLEX DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before
using this drug.
TIZANIDINE - ORAL (tize-AN-ih-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zanaflex
USES: This medication is
used to treat muscle spasms.
HOW TO USE: Take as directed.
Your dosage will probably need to be adjusted by your doctor
initially to achieve satisfactory results. Follow directions
exactly.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, drowsiness,
dizziness, constipation, unusual weakness or dry mouth might
occur. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor.
To minimize dizziness, stand up slowly when arising from a
sitting or lying position. Notify your doctor if you develop:
yellowing skin or eyes, stomach pain, vomiting, hallucinations.
Very unlikely but report: vision or hearing changes, urinary
frequency or burning, slow or irregular heartbeat, black stool.
An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate
medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include rash, itching, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking
this drug, tell your doctor if you have: any allergies, low
blood pressure, liver or heart disease, kidney disease, eye
disease. Limit the use of alcohol as alcohol may intensify
the dizziness and drowsiness effects of this drug. Use caution
when driving or operating machinery or when alertness is required.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised
when this drug is used in the elderly.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your
doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications
you may take, especially of: blood pressure drugs (e.g., water
pills, clonidine, methyldopa, guanabenz, guanfacine), MAO
inhibitors (e.g., linezolid, furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline),
sleep medicines, sedatives (e.g., diazepam), tranquilizers,
anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine,
morphine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), certain antihistamines
(e.g., diphenhydramine), other muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine),
certain antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, amitriptyline,
trazodone), phenothiazine psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine),
birth control pills. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include trouble
breathing or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Your doctor may monitor
liver tests during treatment. Do not share this medication
with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as
you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light
and moisture.
