nervousness
Tizanidine may be used to treat spasticity associated with a brain or spinal
Low blood pressure
What is tizanidine? Tizanidine is a short-acting muscle relaxer
When you take the different dosage forms (tablets, capsules, capsule contents sprinkled over applesauce)
5 mg 1–2 times daily; titrate gradually as tolerated: Drowsiness, fatigue, and ataxia: Schedule IV Avoid abrupt discontinuation after extended therapy: Tizanidine
Tizanidine may be given to
Dosing Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: Muscle Spasticity
Adverse Reactions
Generic name: tizanidine [ tye-ZAN-i-deen ] Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants
Tizanidine effectively works with spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, an acquired brain injury, or a
It's taken by mouth, typically 3 times a day
Gabapentin is also used to manage a condition called postherpetic neuralgia, which is pain that occurs after shingles Geriatric use: Tizanidine Tablets, USP should be used with caution in elderly patients because clearance is decreased four-fold
In addition, the knock-on effect increases the risk of Zanaflex side effects; thus, the elderly should have the smallest effective doses
Hypotension (low blood pressure) or
pain, tension, and weakness upon walking that subsides during periods of rest
inhibited) ethanol
Depressed mood, headaches, memory problems and irritability can also occur
Increased pressure in the eye or
Arrhythmias; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue; hypotension; rebound hypertension Side-effects, further information
Side effects are usually mild, but possible serious side effects include rapid heart rate Check with your doctor right away if you have dark urine, clay-colored stools, stomach pain, or yellow eyes or skin
shaking
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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