Posted On: Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am
If the muscle relaxant Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) has been prescribed for you and you either want more information about Zanaflex medication or you are not sure about what it is and how to take it, this article should be of help to you.
Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is available as either a capsule or a tablet. Tablets are available in strengths of 2 milligrams or 4 milligrams. The 2 milligram Zanaflex tablet is blue, while the 4 milligram tablet of this medication is white. Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is also available as a capsule. The 4 milligram capsules are blue and white, while the 2 milligram capsules are solid blue. Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is also available in light blue, six milligram capsules. Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is successful in treating spasticity for the short term. Spasticity is a condition in which the muscles of the body become stiff and rigid, thereby making ordinary movements more and more difficult. These prescription drugs block the nerve cells that control muscle movement from firing too frequently.
When you begin taking Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride), 4 milligrams should be taken every six to eight hours, with no more than 3 doses in a 24 hour period. For maximum effects of the muscle relaxant, the dosage of Zanaflex should gradually be increased, under supervision of your physician, from two to four milligrams. No more than 36 milligrams of Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) should be taken each day. Patients who have kidney ailments should be prescribed lesser doses of Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride).
When Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is taken in conjunction with oral contraceptives, it may be more difficult for Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) to be eliminated from the body. Use of alcohol or any other Central Nervous System depressants in conjunction with Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) may cause adverse side effects.
Low blood pressure sometimes occurs when Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is taken. There have been some reports of damage to the liver by using (Tizanidine Hydrochloride). Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) may cause the following side effects: sleepiness, dry mouth, decreased blood pressure, heartburn, drowsiness, anxiety, increased sweating, back pain, blurred vision, unusual speech patterns, and abnormal liver functions.
If you experience any gastrointestinal issues, you may take this medication with food or milk. Drowsiness may occur when Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is used, so it is wise to exercise caution when operating an automobile or any heavy machinery while taking Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride). Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) should be stored in an area that is cool and dry, should not be exposed to sunlight, and should be kept out of the reach of children. The strength of Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) is decreased by sunlight. If you forget to take a dose of medication, take it as soon as you remember to do so, unless it is almost time to take the next dose. If that is the case, omit the dose that you missed and continue with your regular dosing schedule. You should never take more than one dose of Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) at time. Let your physician know right away if you experience blurred vision, more muscle pain, weakness or tenderness.
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