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Zanaflex - Tizanidine - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions

Zanaflex (tizanidine) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Zanaflex, generic drug name tizanidine, is a muscle relaxant (muscle relaxer) used to treat muscle spasms, cramping and increased muscle tone due to spasticity. Zanaflex is also used to treat back pain, headaches, and (tic douloureux) trigeminal neuralgia.
Drug Monograph: Zanaflex / Tizanidine
Tizanidine significantly reduces muscle tone and frequency of spasms in patients with spasticity due to spinal cord injury; but does not reduce muscle strength. Tizanidine produces more drowsiness and sedation than baclofen, but tizanidine is not associated with the muscle weakness which may occur with baclofen therapy. Tizanidine was approved by the FDA on December 3, 1996.
Patient Education: Zanaflex / Tizanidine Tablets Or Capsules
Patient education for Zanaflex / tizanidine tablets or capsules. Zanaflex is a drug used to relax certain muscles. Zanaflex 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 tizanidine tablets or capsules are available.
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Product photographs of Zanaflex / tizanidine.
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Drug Profile: Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride)
Drug profile and essential information on the medication Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride), from UMM.
Patient Information: Zanaflex Capsules (tizanidine hydrochloride)
Zanaflex Capsules (tizanidine hydrochloride) are a short-acting drug indicated for the management of spasticity. Spasticity refers to the often painful involuntary tension, stiffening or contractions of muscles, from Acorda Therapeutics Inc.

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