Zanaflex®
Important Note before you buy this muscle relaxant online
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Zanaflex Uses
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms.
How to Use
Take as directed. Your dosage will probably need to be adjusted
by your doctor initially to achieve satisfactory results. Follow
directions exactly.
Zanaflex Side Effects
Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, unusual weakness or
dry mouth might occur. If these continue or are bothersome, notify
your doctor. To minimize dizziness, stand up slowly when arising
from a sitting or lying position. Notify your doctor if you develop:
yellowing skin or eyes, stomach pain, vomiting, hallucinations.
Very unlikely but report: vision or hearing changes, urinary frequency
or burning, slow or irregular heartbeat, black stool. An allergic
reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention
if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching,
dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Zanaflex Precautions
Before taking this muscle relaxant drug, tell your doctor if you
have: any allergies, low blood pressure, liver or heart disease,
kidney disease, eye disease. Limit the use of alcohol as alcohol
may intensify the dizziness and drowsiness effects of this drug.
Use caution when driving or operating machinery or when alertness
is required. This muscle relaxant medication should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted
into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution
is advised when this drug is used in the elderly.
Zanaflex Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications
you may take, especially of: blood pressure drugs (e.g., water pills,
clonidine, methyldopa, guanabenz, guanfacine), MAO inhibitors (e.g.,
linezolid, furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline), sleep medicines,
sedatives (e.g., diazepam), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic
pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital),
certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other muscle relaxants
(e.g., cyclobenzaprine), certain antidepressants (e.g., imipramine,
amitriptyline, trazodone), phenothiazine psychiatric drugs (e.g.,
chlorpromazine), birth control pills. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
trouble breathing or unconsciousness.
Zanaflex Notes
Your doctor may monitor liver tests during treatment. Do not share
this medication with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees
C) away from light and moisture.
