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 Zanaflex.
TIZANIDINE - ORAL (tize-AN-ih-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Zanaflex
USES:
Zanaflex 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 Zanaflex 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 Zanaflex, 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 Zanaflex. Use caution when driving or operating machinery
or when alertness is required. Zanaflex should be used only when
clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. It is not known whether Zanaflex is excreted into human milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when Zanaflex 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 Zanaflex 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.
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