Tizacare
Tizanidine tablets for muscle spasms and stiffness. It calms nerve signals that cause muscles to tighten.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Tizanidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tizacare vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tizacare details
- Conditions
- Spasticity · Muscle Spasms
- Alternative names
- tizanidine
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; somnolence; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; hypotension; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Ikon Remedies
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ciprofloxacin; Fluvoxamine; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe orthostatic hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tizanidine tablets for muscle spasms and stiffness. It calms nerve signals that cause muscles to tighten.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates central presynaptic alpha-2 receptors, decreasing the release of excitatory amino acids to relax motor neurons.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.