ZANAFLEX DRUG INFO
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 Zanaflex is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using Zanaflex.
TIZANIDINE - ORAL (tize-AN-ih-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zanaflex
ZANAFLEX
USES: Zanaflex is used
to treat muscle spasms.
HOW TO USE ZANAFLEX: Take Zanaflex as directed. Your
dosage of Zanaflex will probably need to be adjusted
by your doctor initially to achieve satisfactory results.
Follow directions exactly.
ZANAFLEX 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 Zanaflex 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.
ZANAFLEX PRECAUTIONS: Before taking Zanaflex, 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. Zanaflex should be used only when clearly needed
during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. It is not known whether Zanaflex is excreted into
human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Caution is advised when Zanaflex is used in the elderly.
ZANAFLEX 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 Zanaflex without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
ZANAFLEX OVERDOSE: If Zanaflex overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include trouble
breathing or unconsciousness.
ZANAFLEX NOTES: Your doctor may monitor liver tests
during treatment. Do not share this medication with others.
ZANAFLEX MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of Zanaflex,
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.
ZANAFLEX STORAGE: Store Zanaflex at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from
light and moisture. |
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