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Tizu, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Tizu also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Tizu depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Tizu side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tizu normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Tizu's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Tizu related warnings talks about Tizu's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tizu can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tizu in conditions like Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Tizu have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tizu may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tizu is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tizu 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 Tizu safe for pregnant women?
Tizu can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tizu safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Tizu may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tizu should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Tizu on the Kidneys?
Tizu can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Tizu on the Liver?
Tizu may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tizu on the Heart?
Tizu has very mild side effects on the heart.
Tizu 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 Tizu unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizu habit forming or addictive?
Tizu does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Tizu
There is no information on the effects of taking Tizu with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizu
Information about the interaction of Tizu and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Tizu is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.
Tizu is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like 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 for fever.
No, Tizu cannot be taken in stomach pain because Tizu has adverse gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
No, Tizu does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Tizu has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Tizu may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Ideally Tizu is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
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