What is generic Zanaflex(Tizanidine)
Generic name for this medicine is Tizanidine and brand name is Zanaflex. Zanaflex(Tizanidine) medication is a muscle relaxer that acts for a short period of time. Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 4mg/2mg drug blocks pain sensations that are brought to your mind.
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) capsules are taken to treat spasticity by relaxing muscle tone for some time, but there can be some other purposes for Zanaflex(Tizanidine) tablets being used.
What is important to know before buy Zanaflex(Tizanidine) medication
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) pills are used only during daily activities when you need relief from muscle spasticity. Remember that generic Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 2 mg/4 mg helps only for a short period of time.
You should know that you can find lots of information about the medication in different Zanaflex(Tizanidine) online pharmacies. In some of them you can buy Zanaflex(Tizanidine) online without prescription. In some cases Zanaflex(Tizanidine) price when purchase Zanaflex(Tizanidine) online may be cheaper than that one at the chemist’s.
It is not recommended to take Zanaflex(Tizanidine) capsules when taking the antidepressant fluvoxamine or the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. Avoid using Zanaflex(Tizanidine) when muscle tone is needed to assure safe balance for certain activities. Sometimes it may influence your physical safety being in a state of lower muscle tone.
Recommended Zanaflex(Tizanidine) dosage is not more than three doses (36 mg) during 24-hours. Larger doses can make bad effect on your liver.
Tell your doctor if you use cold or allergy medicine, other muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety because they can add to sleepiness caused by Zanaflex(Tizanidine). Do not drink alcohol.
Do not order Zanaflex capsules if you have allergy to Tizanidine.
Before using Zanaflex(Tizanidine) drug, inform your doctor about:
allergy to any drugs,
liver disease;
kidney disease;
blood pressure disorders; or
a history of "Long QT syndrome."
Provided all that you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
Inform your doctor about pregnancy or plan to become pregnant while having treatment. Warn your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Follow your doctor's recommendations about your Zanaflex(Tizanidine) dosage and medication scheme.
How to take Zanaflex/Tizanidine drug
Firstly, find out the information about the place where you are going to buy generic Zanaflex(Tizanidine). If you wish to buy cheap Zanaflex(Tizanidine) with no prescription you can order Zanaflex online. But remember that you may be wrong with your dosage or period of taking it. In some cases Zanaflex(Tizanidine) cost online is the same as at the chemist’s. The dosage may vary like Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 2mg/4mg.
Use this medicine according to its prescription for you. Do not make doses larger, or take it for longer period than it was recommended. Consult your doctor about any changes at your dosage or the effect it has on your condition.
Take Zanaflex(Tizanidine) medication with a full glass of water.
You may need your liver to be tested to be sure that this medicine is not harmful for you.
Do not give up using Zanaflex(Tizanidine) tablets suddenly without consulting your doctor. Make its usage less step by step before you stop Zanaflex(Tizanidine) pills completely.
Keep it at room temperature far from humidity and warmth.
What happens if I miss a dose or overdose
Use the missed dose as soon as you can. If it is time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose and use the medicine at your regularly time. Do not make up the missed dose by taking extra one.
Call your doctor if you think you are overdosed.
Among overdose symptoms are drowsiness, confusion, slow heart rate, shallow breathing, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma.
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) side effects
Call your doctor immediately if you have such kinds of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, throat.
Serious side effects:
feeling light-headed, slow heart rate;
hallucinations, confusion, unusual behavior;
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice; or
burning or pain when you urinate.
Less serious Zanaflex(Tizanidine) side effects:
drowsiness or dizziness;
feeling nervous;
tingling;
stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting;
fever;
dry mouth;
muscle weakness, back pain;
increased muscle tone or spasms; or
sweating or skin rash.
Other side effects may also occur. Tell your doctor about any bothersome side effect.
Other drugs that affect Zanaflex(Tizanidine) pills
Consult your doctor if you take the following drugs:
acyclovir (Zovirax);
cimetidine (Tagamet);
famotidine (Pepcid);
ticlopidine (Ticlid),
zileuton (Zyflo);
birth control pills;
antibiotics such as enoxacin (Penetrex), gatifloxacin (Tequin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), or norfloxacin (Noroxin);
blood pressure medications such as clonidine (Catapres), or methyldopa (Aldomet);
or heart rhythm medications such as amiodarone (Cordarone), mexiletine (Mexitil), propafenone (Rhythmol), and verapamil (Calan).
Tell your doctor about prescribed Zanaflex(Tizanidine) and over-the-counter medications you use. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
What does my medication look like
Tizanidine is acceptable with a prescription under the brand name generic Zanaflex. Ask your doctor any questions about this preparation, especially if you have never use it before.
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 4 mg - white, round tablet
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 2 mg - blue capsules
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 4mg - white and blue capsules
Zanaflex(Tizanidine) 6mg - light blue capsules with white stripe
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