Zinlax

by Epharm

Active ingredient: Tizanidine

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About Tizanidine

Muscle Relaxant

Uses

Painful muscle spasm. Spasticity due to neurological disorders.

How to take it

Adults: Painful muscle spasm: 2 to 4 tab daily in divided doses. Spasticity due to neurological disorders: Max initial dose 6 mg/day in 3 divided doses, the increase stepwise to 12-36 mg/day. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, reduction in blood pressure, muscle weakness, insomnia, bradycardia, somnolence, GI upset, hypotension, tachycardia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Severe hepatic impairment. Precautions: Impaired liver or kidney function. Perform LFTs monthly for 1st four months; discontinue if enzymes persistently >3 × ULN. Cardiovascular disorders, coronary artery disease. Elderly.

Advice

Take on an empty stomach. If you miss a dose, take it within an hour of the scheduled time otherwise skip the dose and wait for the next dose. Do not take double dose. Contact prescriber if there is constant dizziness, skin rash, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, palpitations, confusion, delusions, muscle weakness, tremors, dry mouth that lasts longer than 2 weeks. Avoid alcohol during therapy.

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Interactions with Tizanidine

Antihypertensives, diuretics, alcohol, sedatives, fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin, other CYP1A2 inhibitors, digoxin, drugs that prolong QT interval, oral contraceptives, CNS depressants.

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