Information
About Zanaflex
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.
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