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Tizpa N is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Tizpa N has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tizpa N. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tizpa N can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tizpa N are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tizpa N is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Tizpa N's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tizpa N related warnings section.
Tizpa N is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tizpa N contraindications section.
Besides this, Tizpa N may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Tizpa N, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tizpa N 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tizpa N is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tizpa N safe for pregnant women?
Tizpa N has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tizpa N without medical advice.
Is the use of Tizpa N safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Tizpa N. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tizpa N on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Tizpa N. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tizpa N on the Liver?
Tizpa N can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Tizpa N on the Heart?
Side effects of Tizpa N rarely affect the heart.
Tizpa N 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 Tizpa N unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizpa N habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tizpa N.
Interaction between Food and Tizpa N
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tizpa N with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizpa N
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tizpa N with alcohol will be.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Discontinuation of Tizpa N on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Tizpa N does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Tizpa N has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Tizpa N may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Tizpa N is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
Yes, Tizpa N is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as stomach pain, heartburn, pruritus.
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