Sirdalud
Sirdalud/Sirdalud Retard is a muscle relaxant that reduces muscle stiffness by acting on the central nervous system.
How to Use
Dosage
For painful muscle spasms, usually 2-4 mg three times a day. For severe muscle stiffness, start with 2 mg three times a day, increasing slowly to 12-24 mg daily. Retard capsules: 6-12 mg once daily.
Method
Tablets are usually taken 3 times a day; Retard capsules are taken once a day. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
For tablets, the maximum daily dose is 36 mg. For Retard capsules, the maximum daily dose is 24 mg.
Possible Side Effects
- •Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness.
- •Stomach discomfort, dry mouth.
- •Muscle weakness.
- •Trouble sleeping, sleep disorders.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Temporary increase in liver enzymes.
- •Nausea.
- •Slow heart rate.
- •Stomach pain, vomiting.
- •Itching, slurred speech, allergic reactions.
- •Fainting, reduced strength, blurred vision.
- •Skin inflammation, redness, itching, rash, hives.
- •Liver inflammation, liver failure.
- •Very low blood pressure.
- •Hallucinations, confusion.
- •Severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, swelling of face/throat).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to tizanidine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not use if you are taking fluvoxamine (for depression) or ciprofloxacin (an antibiotic).
- Do not stop or change your dose without talking to your doctor first.
- Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of liver problems (like nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue) or kidney problems.
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- This medicine can cause dizziness or low blood pressure. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discuss with your doctor if you are planning pregnancy.
Use in Elderly Patients
Avoid use in older adults. In severe renal impairment, administer only once a day. Significant adverse effects include sedation, hypotension and torsades de pointes ventricular tachycardia. Consider potential interactions. (updated 16.9.2024)