Tizagelan
Tizagelan is a muscle relaxant medicine used to ease muscle spasms caused by problems with the spinal cord, certain surgeries, multiple sclerosis, or strokes.
Form
tabletti
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Tizanidine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
G.L. Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the typical starting dose is 2 mg, taken three times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You can take them with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than 36 mg in total per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Dry mouth
- •Muscle weakness
- •Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness
- •Slow or fast heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure
- •Nausea
RARE
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to tizanidine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not take with certain antidepressants (like fluvoxamine) or antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin).
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe kidney problems or heart problems. You might need a lower dose.
- If you have liver problems, your doctor may do regular checks. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor right away if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow, or if you feel very sick, lose appetite, or feel unusually tired for no reason.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can make you feel more tired or sleepy.
- This medicine can make you feel sleepy or dizzy, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines safely. Do not drive or use machines until you know how Tizagelan affects you.
- Tizagelan is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as its effects on the baby are not fully known. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking Tizagelan suddenly without talking to your doctor, especially if you take high doses. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms like a faster heartbeat and high blood pressure.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
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)