Generic name:tizanidine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Zanaflex Tablets
Zanaflex is a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with Zanaflex should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important [ see Dosage and Administration(2.1)].
Zanaflex Tablets Dosage and Administration
Dosing Information
Zanaflex Capsules ® or Zanaflex ® tablets may be prescribed with or without food. Once the formulation has been selected and the decision to take with or without food has been made, this ...