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Tizanidine
Tizanidine is a short-acting muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Tizanidine is used to treat spasticity by temporarily relaxing muscle tone. Tizanidine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Tizanidine
Tizanidine is used for: Treating muscle spasms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Tizanidine
Zanaflex relaxes the tense, rigid muscles caused by spasticity. It is prescribed for people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and other disorders that produce protracted muscles spasms. The effect of the drug peaks 1 to 2 hours after each dose and is gone within 3 to 6 hours, so it's...
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Tizanidine
Tizanidine hydrochloride is a centrally acting α2-adrenergic agonist. Tizanidine hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white, fine crystalline powder, which is odorless or with a faint characteristic odor. Tizanidine is slightly soluble in water and methanol; solubility in water decreases as...
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Tizanidine Hydrochloride
An alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that may reduce spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons.
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See also: Cluster Headaches, Muscle Spasm

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