How to use Tizanidine Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may
Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride) is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasm) caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury
Because of the short duration of effect, treatment with tizanidine should be reserved for those daily activities
Tizanidine may be given to you for other reasons
Management of spasticity associated with cerebral or spinal injury, alone or in conjunction with other standard therapies (e
Effectiveness appears similar to baclofen or diazepam
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Note: In adults, when discontinuation of therapy is necessary, doses are gradually tapered by 2 to 4 mg
Recommended starting dose: 2 mg; dose can be repeated at 6 to 8 hour intervals, up to a maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours ( 2
Available as tizanidine hydrochloride; dosage expressed in terms of tizanidine
Therefore, concomitant use of tizanidine with fluvoxamine or with ciprofloxacin, potent inhibitors of CYP1A2, is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7
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Zanaflex Capsules ® (tizanidine hydrochloride) capsules are available in three strengths as two-piece hard gelatin capsules containing tizanidine hydrochloride 2
For oral dosage forms (capsules or tablets): For muscle relaxation: Adults—At first, 2 milligrams (mg) every 6 to 8 hours
Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with tizanidine should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important [see Dosage and Administration (2
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There are no adequate data on developmental risk associated with use in pregnant women
This release, in turn, slows the action between the brain and the nerve cells
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Tizanidine is a lipid-soluble drug, which is only slightly soluble in water and methanol
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