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. |
