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Tizanor is a drug whose main purpose is to reduce the tension of the muscles with a central effect. It is mainly recommended for spinal cord injury or disease, but can also be used for acute spasms.
Tizanor – properties
Tizanidine is the active substance of this preparation – it has no direct effect on the muscles, but only on nerve cells known as neurons, which makes its action as effective as possible. Advantage tyzanidyny is also the fact that after 1 hour it is absorbed into the blood, reaching its maximum concentration.
Keep in mind that misused the drug may endanger the life or health of the patient, so before using it, you should consult a doctor who determines dose and the frequency of use depending on the symptoms and their severity. Usually it is 2 mg 3-4 times a day. After 3-4 days dose may be increased by a doctor, but not more than 24 mg. Do not eat while taking the drug alcohol. Overdosage may pose a risk of vomiting, nausea and hypotension. In the case of the latter, immediately see a doctor to regulate the symptoms.
Tizanor – side effects
That’s possible side effects These include: drowsiness, less often insomnia, hypotension, headaches, dizziness, neurosis, lack of appetite, arrhythmias, allergies in the form of rashes, muscle weakness. It is worth saying that the above side effects occur most often when simultaneously with Tizanor fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin are used. There is also a risk of hypertension after discontinuation of the preparation with drugs lowering blood pressure. In this case, a stroke is possible.
Tizanor – contraindications
Must not be used of the preparation in the case of allergy to the active substance or any of the excipients, arterial hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease or liver dysfunction. Also the use of the drug during pregnancy is limited or completely withheld in some cases, it should not be used in nursing women breastfeeding. Therefore, one of the possible side effects application Tizanoru jest somnolence, one should refrain from driving vehicles or from performing other activities that require high psychophysical activity. Tizanor it can also cause rapid changes in well-being. Elderly people The use of the preparation is not recommended because the risks associated with the treatment often outweigh the possible benefits. As for those under the age of 18, there are also some concerns regarding use Tizanoru. It is not recommended for use in children. There are substitutes for the drug on the market Tizanorhowever, due to the different concentration and form of the active substance, it is not recommended to change the preparation on your own.