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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Tizavin 2 Tablet is used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms. It contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose, blurred vision, or weakness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

TIZANIDINE-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

East West Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Tizavin 2 Tablet

Tizavin 2 Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called skeletal muscle relaxants used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms. Muscle spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, contract, or cause involuntary spasm, making it difficult to move, walk, or talk, which can sometimes be painful and uncomfortable.

Tizavin 2 Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Take Tizavin 2 Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose, blurred vision, or weakness. Most of these side effects of Tizavin 2 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Tizavin 2 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tizavin 2 Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tizavin 2 Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Tizavin 2 Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Tizavin 2 Tablet with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Tizavin 2 Tablet in a single day as too much of Tizavin 2 Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Tizavin 2 Tablet .

Uses of Tizavin 2 Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasticity

Directions for Use

Take Tizavin 2 Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Tizavin 2 Tablet contains Tizanidine used to treat muscle spasms. It works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

How Tizavin 2 Tablet Works

Tizavin 2 Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tizavin 2 Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Nervousness
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Blurred vision
  • Weakness
  • Tingling sensation in the arms, legs, hands, and feet

What if I have taken an overdose of Tizavin 2 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tizavin 2 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, weakness, slow heart rate, confusion, fainting, shallow breathing or lightheadedness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tizavin 2 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Take Tizavin 2 Tablet either with food or without food but in the same way, each time as switching between them may reduce the effectiveness of Tizavin 2 Tablet or increase adverse effects. Tizavin 2 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tizavin 2 Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Tizavin 2 Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Tizavin 2 Tablet with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Tizavin 2 Tablet in a single day as too much of Tizavin 2 Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Tizavin 2 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TizanidineSaquinavir
Critical
TizanidineFluvoxamine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TizanidineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Combining Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Saquinavir can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Saquinavir is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhoea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TizanidineFluvoxamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Taking Fluvoxamine with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's it can increases the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Fluvoxamine with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, low blood pressure, slurred speech, confusion, or severe weakness, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
TizanidineCiprofloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Ciprofloxacin and Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Ciprofloxacin and Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's together is avoided, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, weakness, sweating, or palpitations contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
TizanidineCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Cisapride can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Cisapride is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TizanidineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Ziprasidone is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TizanidineDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Dronedarone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Dronedarone is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken when prescribed by a doctor. If you experience sudden dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest pain, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TizanidineCyclandelate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's and Cyclandelate can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's and Cyclandelate together can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and changes in pulse or heart rate, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position, and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TizanidinePindolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Combining Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's and Pindolol can lower your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's and Pindolol together can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and changes in pulse or heart rate, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position, and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TizanidineMexiletine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with mexiletine can increase the effect of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Mexiletine can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, headache, tremors, confusion, restlessness, insomnia, seizures, heart palpitations, and/or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TizanidineIsoxsuprine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Isoxsuprine and Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's may lead to low blood pressure, which may result in side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's with Isoxsuprine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, lightheadedness, fainting, changes in pulse or heart rate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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TIZANIDINE-2MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate

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TIZANIDINE-2MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Cocoa, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Energy Drinks With Caffeine, Green Tea, Kola Nut, Tea, Tiramisu

How to manage the interaction:
Caffeine may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's in some patients. Taking caffeine with Tizavin 2 Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction. If you experience any symptoms like drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid consumption of Caffeine.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.

  • Massages can also be helpful.

  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.

  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.

  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Tizavin 2 Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tizavin 2 Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Tizavin 2 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Tizavin 2 Tablet is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Tizavin 2 Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or vision problems in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel any of these symptoms after taking Tizavin 2 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Tizavin 2 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Tizavin 2 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Tizavin 2 Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

FAQs

Tizavin 2 Tablet is used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms.
Tizavin 2 Tablet contains Tizanidine that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.
You are not recommended to take Tizavin 2 Tablet with ciprofloxacin as co-administration of these two medicines may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Tizavin 2 Tablet with other medicines.
Tizavin 2 Tablet may cause drowsiness as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Tizavin 2 Tablet to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy after taking Tizavin 2 Tablet .
Tizavin 2 Tablet may cause low blood pressure, especially in patients taking antihypertensive drugs (high blood pressure-lowering medicines) or other medicines such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin. However, if you experience low blood pressure signs such as dizziness, light-headedness, blurred vision, or fainting, please consult a doctor.
Tizavin 2 Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from psychotic disorders as it may cause hallucinations or worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any psychotic disorders before taking Tizavin 2 Tablet .
You are recommended to avoid taking caffeinated foods with Tizavin 2 Tablet as Tizavin 2 Tablet interacts with caffeine and cause severely low blood pressure and increase the risk of other adverse effects such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, light-headedness, drowsiness, or fainting. However, please consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Tizavin 2 Tablet .
The side effects of Tizavin 2 Tablet include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose or weakness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, sulfa and aspirin are not present in Tizavin 2 Tablet .
Tizavin 2 Tablet is gluten free. However, before use, check the package insert of the prescribed brand.
Tizavin 2 Tablet may cause insomnia or weight loss as a side effect. Few people may feel excessive sleepiness. However, if you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.
No, Tizavin 2 Tablet does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs are detected on a drug test.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.
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