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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Muscle relaxation

COMPOSITION:
Tizanidine (2mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Tizpa 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tizpa 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Tizpa 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Tizpa 2mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Tizpa 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tizpa 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Tizpa 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tizpa 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tizpa 2mg Tablet is not advised in patients with severe liver disease. Liver function tests are recommended before the start of treatment and then on a regular basis as advised.

Tizanidine   2mg

Uses of Tizpa Tablet
Tizpa 2mg Tablet is used for muscle relaxationIt treats muscle spasms which may occur in diseases affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or due to a disease or injury of head, brain, or spine.

How to use Tizpa Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tizpa 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tizpa Tablet works
Tizpa 2mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dry mouth.

Expert advice for Tizpa Tablet
Tizpa can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Tizpa, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Tizpa contain sulfa or asprin?
Tizpa does not contain sulfa and aspirin

Q. Is Tizpa an opiate, NSAID, blood thinner, controlled substance, or muscle relaxer?
Tizpa is not an opiate, NSAID, blood thinner or a controlled substance. It is a muscle relaxant

Q. Is Tizpa like valium?
Valium is a brand name for drug diazepam. It is also used as a muscle relaxant, but both have different functions. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is Tizpa stronger than Flexeril?
Flexeril is a brand name for drug cyclobenzaprine, which is also used as a muscle relaxant. Effect of the drug may vary upon individual response. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is tizanidine water soluble?
Tizanidine is a lipid-soluble drug; it is only slightly soluble in water and methanol

Q. Is Tizpa gluten free?
Tizpa is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Can I take Tizpa or Zanaflex for menstrual cramps, headaches, or anxiety?
No, you cannot take Tizpa or Zanaflex (which contains Tizpa) for menstrual cramps, headaches, or anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Does Tizpa cause weight loss or keep you awake (insomnia)?
You may experience insomnia or weight loss with the use of Tizpa. Few people may experience excessive sleepiness. If you experience such side effects, consult your doctor

Q. Can I take Tizpa with Aleve (naproxen), Ambien (zolpidem), Norco (acetaminophen and hydrocodone), Tylenol (paracetamol), Valium (diazepam), or Xanax (alprazolam)?
You may take Aleve and Tylenol with Tizpa, but Ambien, Norco, Valium, and Xanax should not be given with Tizpa. Consult your doctor before simultaneous use

Q. Can I take tizanidine with prednisone, ibuprofen, tramadol, or oxycodone?
Tizanidine may be taken with prednisone or ibuprofen, but tramadol or oxycodone with tizanidine may increase their side effects. Consult your doctor before simultaneous use

Q. Does Tizpa show on a drug test?
No, Tizpa does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs show up on a drug test.