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Zanaflex (Tizanidine)
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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 Medical Information:
Uses: Zanaflex is used to
treat muscle spasms.
How to Use Zanaflex: Take as directed.
Your dosage will probably need to be adjusted by your doctor
initially
to achieve satisfactory results. Follow directions exactly.
Zanaflex 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 Zanaflex 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.
Zanaflex Precautions: Before taking
Zanaflex, 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 Zanaflex. Use caution when driving or operating
machinery or when alertness is required. Zanaflex should be used
only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks
and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether
Zanaflex is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Caution is advised when Zanaflex is used in the elderly.
Zanaflex 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.
Zanaflex 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 Zanaflex 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.
Zanaflex Common Misspellings:
Zanaflex is often misspelled, as many people hear the word , write
it down, and spell it the incorrect way. Here are a few of
the most common misspellings for Zanaflex : Zanaflecks, Xanaflex,
Zaniflex, Zaniflecks, Zanflex, ZannaFlex, ZaneFlex, ZonaFlex,
aanaflex,
sanaflex,
xanaflex,
zqnaflex,
zwnaflex,
zsnaflex,
zznaflex,
zabaflex,
zahaflex,
zajaflex,
zamaflex,
za aflex,
zanqflex,
zanwflex,
zansflex,
zanzflex,
zanadlex,
zanarlex,
zanatlex,
zanaglex,
zanavlex,
zanaclex,
zanafkex,
zanafoex,
zanafpex,
zanaf;ex,
zanaf/ex,
zanaf.ex,
zanaflwx,
zanafl3x,
zanafl4x,
zanaflrx,
zanafldx,
zanaflsx,
zanaflez,
zanafles,
zanafled,
zanaflec,
zanafle and ZanoFlex. Full
correct name of this drug is "Zanaflex".
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