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
Zanaflex 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
ZANAFLEX
USES:
Zanaflex is used to treat muscle spasms.
HOW TO USE ZANAFLEX: Take Zanaflex as directed.
Your dosage of Zanaflex will probably need to be
adjusted by your doctor initially to achieve
satisfactory results. Follow directions exactly.
ZANAFLEX 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.
ZANAFLEX 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 this
drug. 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.
ZANAFLEX 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 Zanaflex without doctor or pharmacist approval.
ZANAFLEX OVERDOSE: If Zanaflex overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include trouble breathing or unconsciousness.
ZANAFLEX NOTES: Your doctor may monitor liver
tests during treatment. Do not share this medication
with others.
ZANAFLEX MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of
Zanaflex, 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.
ZANAFLEX STORAGE: Store Zanaflex at room
temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees
C) away from light and moisture. |
