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Zanaflex
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Zanaflex is safe and
effective for the treatment of a variety of patients who
suffer from the debilitating symptoms of spasticity
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 Zanaflex.
Uses:
Zanaflex 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.
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 Zanaflex 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.
Precautions:
Before taking Zanaflex, 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 Zanaflex. Use
caution when driving or operating machinery or when
alertness is required. Zanaflex should be used only when
clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether
Zanaflex is excreted into human milk. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when
Zanaflex is used in the elderly.
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.
Notes:
Your doctor may monitor liver tests
during treatment. Do not share Zanaflex 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
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