Tizanidine 4 mg (Zanaflex): What Is Tizanidine Used For? Uses, Dosage and Side Effects of Tizanidine

- This is lesson n# 150 in "A DRUG IN BRIEF" Series. In this video I'm gonna discuss almost all you need to know about Tizanidine 4 mg (Zanaflex): What Is Tizanidine Used For? Uses, Dosage, Side Effects of Tizanidine, Precautions and Mechanism of Action

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- In 3 minutes you'll learn about:

- What is Tizanidine 4 mg (Zanaflex)?

- Tizanidine is a centrally acting Skeletal muscle relaxant. It is a central alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonist, it reduces spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons.

- It is available as 2 mg and 4 mg tablets and capsules.

- Tizanidine is used in acute and intermittent management of increased muscle tone associated with spasticity.

- Learn more about Tizanidine 4 mg (Zanaflex) mechanism of action, uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions in this video...

- Video Chapters:
00:12 - Tizanidine Mechanism of Action
00:25 - Tizanidine Dosage Forms
00:30 - Tizanidine Uses
00:38 - Tizanidine Dose
00:55 - Tizanidine Side Effects
01:04 - Tizanidine Patient Counseling

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[MacDog]

It never causes back pain like people r saying. It helps relax your muscles so u can sleep. Ive taken it for years i know. Take it with food.

[xplizitoelmestizo]

Thanks tight to the point. We don’t need long videos

[Abdulaziz-qrhf]

It was described to me as a sedative for back pain and you say that it causes back pain. 🙂

[shbangash]

Great explaination with beautifully presented

[somiuzzal]

I'm a breastfeeding mom, , , Doctor prescribed me, ,,can I use this medicine??

[mandyj]

Cause back pain?? I was prescribed this for back pain😵‍💫

[addycakes]

I sleep so good when I take this but the dry mouth is a definite side effect.

[claytonhubbard]

I was given this crap for painful muscles in my upper back from muscle knots all this she did was give me a headache