Tizanidine

Therapeutic Group

Muscle Relaxant

Indication Dosage

Spasticity Associated With Multiple Sclerosis Or Spinal Cord Injury Or Disease: 

  • Adult: Initially 2 Mg Daily, Then Increased In Steps Of 2 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Increased At Intervals Of At Least 3-4 Days And Adjust According To Response; Usual Dose Up To 24 Mg Daily In 3-4 Divided Doses; Maximum 36 Mg Per Day

Content

  • Tab 2mg /4mg /6mg: Tizanidine (as Hci) 2mg /4mg /6mg.

Pregnancy

Avoid

Stability

  • Alpha-adrenergic Agonist
  • Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Avoid

Side Effects

  • Altered Liver Enzymes (discontinue If Persistently Raised)
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Gi Disturbance
  • Hypotension
  • Nausea
  • Bradycardia
  • Asthenia
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Hallucinations
  • Hepatitis
  • Insomnia
  • Liver Failure
  • Syncope

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