Generic Zanaflex
Zanaflex 2 mg - 30 Tabs $55.00
Zanaflex 2 mg - 90 Tabs $135.00
Zanaflex 4 mg - 30 Tabs $75.00
Zanaflex 4 mg - 90 Tabs $155.00
Brand Name Zanaflex
Zanaflex 2 mg - 30 Tabs $110.00
Zanaflex 2 mg - 90 Tabs $215.00
Zanaflex 4 mg - 30 Tabs $130.00
Zanaflex 4 mg - 90 Tabs $225.00 |
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Drug Uses
Zanaflex a muscle relaxant is used to help relax certain muscles in your
body. It relieves the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by medical
problems such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury. This medication is
sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
How Taken
Zanaflex comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken two or
three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Zanaflex exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease,
have kidney disease, have low blood pressure or you are on medication to
treat high blood pressure; or you are taking birth control pills. You may
not be able to take Zanaflex, or you may require a lower dose or special
monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Zanaflex is in the FDA pregnancy C. This means that it is not known whether
Zanaflex will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first
talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Zanaflex
passes into breast milk. Do not take Zanaflex without first talking to your
doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
If you take several doses per day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
However, if you remember a missed dose when it is almost time for your next
scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up
for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects from Zanaflex can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away: dizziness, upset stomach, vomiting, tingling
sensation in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, dry mouth, increased muscle
spasms. If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately: yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained flu-like symptoms.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Zanaflex overdose are not
well known but include unconsciousness and irregular breathing.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Zanaflex may cause drowsiness and dizziness. If you experience
drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Dizziness is most likely
to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent
dizziness and a possible fall. Use caution with alcohol, other muscle relaxants,
sleep or anxiety medicines, and pain medicines. These drugs may increase
drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Zanaflex. Do not take any other
medicine during treatment with Zanaflex without first talking to your doctor
or pharmacist.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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