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