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For oral dosage forms (capsules or tablets): For muscle relaxation: Adults—At first, 2 milligrams (mg) every 6 to 8 hours
It's often prescribed for people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, or muscle spasticity
Initially: usually 4mg, may increase by 2–4mg as needed every 6–8 hrs to a max of 3 doses in 24hrs; max 12mg/dose and 36mg/day
Dosage forms: CAP: 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg; TAB: 4 mg Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: cap and tab bioequivalent only if fasting, not bioequivalent if fed; caution advised if switching between confusion
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with Zanaflex should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important
Most commonly, these are "preferred" (on formulary) brand drugs
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Zanaflex (tizanidine) is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat and manage muscle spasms and tightness due to multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury
Rare but more serious side effects include liver damage and hallucinations
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1) Dosage can be increased by 2 mg to 4 mg per dose, with 1 to 4 daysbetween increases; total daily dose should not exceed 36 mg (2
Feeling tired or weak