Generic for Zanaflex for Muscle spasms - Drug Information

Generic Name - Tizanidine

Category - Skeletal muscle relaxant

Indications

Muscle spasms
Generic Zanaflex is indicated to relax certain muscles. It can help to relieve but not cure muscle spasms (or muscle tightening) caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or injuries to the brain or spine.

Generic for Zanaflex Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zanaflex is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zanaflex should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment condition.

Heart or blood vessel disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Low blood pressure
Mental disorder

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zanaflex. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any medication which contains


Acetaminophen
Antihistamine medicines for colds, hay fever, or allergies
Baclofen
Benzodiazepine
Barbiturate
Birth control pills
Medicines for high blood pressure
Medicines for mental depression or other mental disorders
Medicines for pain such codeine, morphine, hydrocodone and others
Phenytoin or fosphenytoin
Rofecoxib

Generic for Zanaflex Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericZanaflex
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Zanaflex is 4 milligrams. The dosage is then increased gradually. Doses of 8 milligrams provide relief for most people. One should not take more than three doses every 24 hours. The maximum dose per day is 36 milligrams.

Generic for Zanaflex Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zanaflex side Effects include anxiety, back pain, depression, diarrhea, fever, indigestion, muscle weakness, rash, sores, sweating and tingling.

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 Zanaflex.

Generic for Zanaflex and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether generic Zanaflex is likely to cause any harm to the growing fetus. Do talk with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.

Generic for Zanaflex and Breastfeeding

Generic Zanaflex is excreted in human milk and hence caution should be exercised when Zanaflex is administered to a nursing woman.

Generic for Zanaflex and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zanaflex in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Zanaflex and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zanaflex in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Zanaflex 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.