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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