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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

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Composition :

TIZANIDINE-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Meditek India

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Tizamed Tablet

Tizamed Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called skeletal muscle relaxants used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms. Muscle spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, contract, or cause involuntary spasm, making it difficult to move, walk, or talk, which can sometimes be painful and uncomfortable.

Tizamed Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Take Tizamed Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose, blurred vision, or weakness. Most of these side effects of Tizamed Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Tizamed Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tizamed Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tizamed Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Tizamed Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Tizamed Tablet with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Tizamed Tablet in a single day as too much of Tizamed Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Tizamed Tablet.

Uses of Tizamed Tablet

Muscle spasticity

Directions for Use

Take Tizamed Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Tizamed Tablet contains Tizanidine used to treat muscle spasms. It works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Storage

Keep Tizamed Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Tizamed Tab
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Managing Medication-Triggered UTIs: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
  • Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
  • Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of infections.
  • Wear masks, gloves and other protective clothing.
  • Cover sneezes and coughs with a medical mask or tissue or your elbow.
  • Take vaccinations to enhance your immunity to specific diseases.
  • Clean your utensils, linen and surfaces regularly.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tizamed Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Take Tizamed Tablet either with food or without food but in the same way, each time as switching between them may reduce the effectiveness of Tizamed Tablet or increase adverse effects. Tizamed Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tizamed Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Tizamed Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Tizamed Tablet with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Tizamed Tablet in a single day as too much of Tizamed Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Tizamed Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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TIZANIDINE-2MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

FAQs

Tizamed Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

You are not recommended to take Tizamed Tablet with ciprofloxacin as co-administration of these two medicines may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Tizamed Tablet with other medicines.

Tizamed Tablet may cause drowsiness as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Tizamed Tablet to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy after taking Tizamed Tablet.

Tizamed Tablet may cause low blood pressure, especially in patients taking antihypertensive drugs (high blood pressure-lowering medicines) or other medicines such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin. However, if you experience low blood pressure signs such as dizziness, light-headedness, blurred vision, or fainting, please consult a doctor.

Tizamed Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from psychotic disorders as it may cause hallucinations or worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any psychotic disorders before taking Tizamed Tablet.

You are recommended to avoid taking caffeinated foods with Tizamed Tablet as Tizamed Tablet interacts with caffeine and cause severely low blood pressure and increase the risk of other adverse effects such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, light-headedness, drowsiness, or fainting. However, please consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Tizamed Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ALBUTEROL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN+HYDROCODONE

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning while taking Tizamed Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Muscle spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, contract, or cause involuntary spasm making it difficult to move, walk or talk, which can be painful and uncomfortable sometimes. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasticity. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasticity. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

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