Tizanidine (Oral Route)

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Tizanidine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Comfort Pac w/Tizanidine
  • Zanaflex
  • Zanaflex Capsule

Description

Tizanidine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine. Tizanidine does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving your condition.

Tizanidine acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR601495 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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