| Zanaflex®
Important Note:
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 Zanaflex:
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 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 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.
Zanaflex 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 of Zanaflex:
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.
Zanaflex Storage:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C)
away from light and moisture.
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