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Tizarex is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Tizarex have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Tizarex depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tizarex side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tizarex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Tizarex has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tizarex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tizarex is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tizarex are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Tizarex with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Tizarex, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tizarex is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tizarex safe for pregnant women?
Tizarex can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tizarex safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Tizarex. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Tizarex on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tizarex. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tizarex on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tizarex. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tizarex on the Heart?
Tizarex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tizarex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tizarex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizarex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tizarex has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Tizarex
There is no information on the effects of taking Tizarex with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizarex
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tizarex with alcohol will be.
Discontinuation of Tizarex on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Tizarex is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
Tizarex is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
Tizarex is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.
Yes, you can take Tizarex with ibuprofen. Because of no drug interaction has been found between them. Please consult your doctor for better medication options.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zanaflex® (tizanidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358-359