Generic Name - Tizanidine
Category - Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Indications
Muscle spasms
Generic Tizanidine is most commonly used to help relax certain muscles in your body. Generic Tizanidine relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine.
Generic for Tizanidine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Tizanidine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Tizanidine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
. Kidney disease
Liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Tizanidine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
. Antihypertensives
. Oral contraceptives
. Phenytoin
Generic for Tizanidine Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Tizanidine for muscle spasms is 4 milligrams. Doses of 8 milligrams provide relief for most people. No more than 3 doses should be taken each 24 hours. The maximum dose per day is 36 milligrams.
Generic for Tizanidine Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Tizanidine are abnormal movements, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, frequent urination and low blood pressure Some of the most serious Generic Tizanidine side Effects include abdominal discomfort or pain, abnormal bleeding, allergic reaction, an irregular heartbeat, backache, breast tenderness, changes in appetite or weight, chest pain and confusion. This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Tizanidine.
Generic for Tizanidine and Pregnancy
Generic Tizanidine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that Tizanidine causes birth defects and other pregnancy problems. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant.
Generic for Tizanidine and Breastfeeding
Generic Tizanidine may pass into the breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Generic for Tizanidine and Pediatric
Studies on Tizanidine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of tizanidine in children with use in other age groups.
Generic for Tizanidine and Geriatric
Studies in older adults show that tizanidine stays in the body a little longer than it does in younger adults. Your doctor will consider this when deciding on your dose.
Note
The above information about Generic Tizanidine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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