Generic Zanaflex - Get Relief from Muscle Pain

Action Mechanism

Time it takes to start working: Process starts within 20 to 30 minutes from .

Generic Zanaflex works by relaxing the muscles which are stressed by excessive strain. It blocks the signals of pain sensation sent to the brain by the nerves in the area where the muscles are contracted or stressed. This medicine contains Tizanidine that is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. In case of spinal injury, generic Zanaflex blocks the signals sent by the spinal cord to the brain. Its main constituent Tizanidine shows the main effects on the polysynaptic pathway. Thus, the overall effect of this medication is observed to reduce facilitation of spinal motor neurons that transfer the signal from the spinal cord to the brain. You may experience the effect of generic Zanaflex in about 30 minutes and the effect will stay on for 3 to 5 hours after taking the medication.

Dosage

• The prescribed dosage of generic Zanaflex is 4 mg twice in a day
• The dosage can be increased up to 8 mg thrice in a day depending upon the individual requirements and response to the preliminary dosage.
• Generic Zanaflex should be oral taken with the full glass of water.
• The dosage of this medication can be decreased up to 2 mg thrice in a day by the physician depending on the side effects observed by the initial dosage.
• This medication can be taken before or after the lunch depending upon the doctor’s prescription.
• Generic Zanaflex tablet is available in the market in the form of 2mg and 4mg of tablets.
• It should not be taken more than thrice in a day.
• Break of at least 7 hours is necessary between every dosage of generic Zanaflex drug because it takes 6 hours for previous dosage of this medication to get completely washed out of the body.

NOTE: NOTE: Don’t exceed the dosage of this pill to more than 36 mg per day otherwise it may cause severe hazards to your health. Excessive dosage of this medication can damage your liver and missing the dose may result in returning of the muscle pain, so avoiding missing the dose or taking the overdose of generic Zanaflex, try to keep it neutral.

Precautions

• Alcohol should be strictly avoided if generic Zanaflex is prescribed as it may cause adverse reactions such as hay fever, allergies, colds, etc.
• One should strictly avert risk based tasks such as driving as the medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, etc., in some people which may increase risk of accident.
• Ensure to avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient of the drug, including Tizanidine.
• The medicine may probably lead to mouth dehydration (dryness). One can use a sugarless candy or chewing-gum to get temporary relief. Keeping ice in mouth until it melts is also helpful.
• Sometimes dizziness or drowsiness may occur while changing position from lying to a standing posture. This can be handled by getting- up slowly.
• Generic Zanaflex 2mg medicine has been segregated to Pregnancy Category C of drugs by the FDA. This means that the medicine may be harmful for unborn children if consumed by pregnant women. Avoid the medicine if you are pregnant or planning to becoming pregnant.
• Breast feeding women should consult their doctor before taking the medicine. This is because it is not yet determined whether the medicine passes through breast milk.
• Patients affected with Blood Pressure issues should inform their doctor as Tizanidine can cause unexpected reduction in blood pressure. Individuals with history or present affliction of renal issues, kidney issues, heart problems, etc., should notify their doctor about these difficulties.
• The medicine should not be used in combination with oral contraceptive medicines as it can cause adversities and pregnancy may not be averted.
• It is crucial to take Generic Zanaflex as per suggested by the doctor in case of children and elder individuals as safety in these cases is not completely understood.

Side Effects

Common Effects of Generic Zanaflex :

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Excessive sweating
• Unusual bleeding
• Bruising
• Flu-like symptoms

NOTE:The aforesaid side effects are temporary and they go off once your body gets used to the dose of this medication. However, other serious side effects of Generic Zanaflex are swollen lips or face, swelling of the tongue or hives, headache, lightheadedness, liver problems, pain in joints, aching muscles, or fatigue. These side effects are noted instantly after taking the medicine. In case if any of these side effects occur then please get the medical help instantly.