ZANAFLEX USES
Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses
(or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Zanaflex is
used to treat increased muscle tone associated with spasticity.
Zanaflex may also be used for purposes other than those listed
in this medication guide.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ZANAFLEX
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Zanaflex may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Dizziness is most likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or
lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible
fall. Use caution with alcohol, other muscle relaxants, sleep or
anxiety medicines, and pain medicines. These drugs may increase
drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking zanaflex. Do not
take any other medicine during treatment with zanaflex without
first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
WHAT IS ZANAFLEX
Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses
(or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Zanaflex is used
to treat increased muscle tone associated with spasticity. This
medication may also be used for purposes other than those listed
in this medication guide.
HOW TO USE ZANAFLEX
Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you
do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse,
or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass
of water. Zanaflex is usually taken several times a day. Follow
your doctor's instructions. Do not take more than three doses of
tizanidine--or more than 36 mg--in 24 hours. Too much of this medication
can damage your liver. Store tizanidine at room temperature away
from moisture and heat.
ZANAFLEX MISSED DOSE
Take the missed dose of zanaflex as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed
and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a
double dose of this medication.
ZANAFLEX OVERDOSE
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a tizanidine overdose
are not well known but include unconsciousness and irregular
breathing.
ZANAFLEX PRECAUTIONS
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. This medication may cause drowsiness and
dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these
activities. Dizziness is most likely to occur when you rise from
a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness
and a possible fall. Use caution with alcohol, other muscle relaxants,
sleep or anxiety medicines, and pain medicines. These drugs may
increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking zanaflex.
Do not take any other medicine during treatment with zanaflex
without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
ZANAFLEX DRUG INTERACTIONS
Zanaflex may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,
including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives
(used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and
muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you
are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves.
Birth control pills can increase the effects of tizanidine. Tell
your doctor if you are taking birth control pills before starting
treatment with tizanidine. Zanaflex may lower blood pressure.
Tell your doctor if you are taking another medicine to lower blood
pressure or a medicine to treat another heart condition. Drugs
other than those listed here may also interact with tizanidine.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines.