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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:49 PM IST
Zanid 2mg 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

Xeena Medi Sciences

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Zanid 2mg Tablet

Zanid 2mg 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.

Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Zanid 2mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet in a single day as too much of Zanid 2mg Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Zanid 2mg Tablet .

Uses of Zanid 2mg Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasticity

Medicinal Benefits

Zanid 2mg 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.

Directions for Use

Take Zanid 2mg 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zanid 2mg 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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Zanid 2mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Take Zanid 2mg Tablet either with food or without food but in the same way, each time as switching between them may reduce the effectiveness of Zanid 2mg Tablet or increase adverse effects. Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Zanid 2mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet in a single day as too much of Zanid 2mg Tablet may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Zanid 2mg Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zanid 2mg Tablet may have interaction with antidepressants (escitalopram, duloxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin, topiramate), anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), pain relievers (acetaminophen + hydrocodone), an anti-anxiety drug (alprazolam), sedative-hypnotic drug (zolpidem), bronchodilator (albuterol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Zanid 2mg Tablet may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid intake of caffeine with Zanid 2mg Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure and dizziness. Also, avoid intake of alcohol with Zanid 2mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Zanid 2mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ALBUTEROL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN+HYDROCODONE

Habit Forming

No

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.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning while taking Zanid 2mg Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

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 be painful and uncomfortable sometimes. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasticity. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasticity. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

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

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg 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

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

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

ug-47-48, bansi plaza, 581/5, mahatma gandhi rd, near indraprastha tower, new palasia, indore, madhya pradesh 452001
Other Info - ZAN0030

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FAQs

Zanid 2mg 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.
Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet with other medicines.
Zanid 2mg Tablet may cause drowsiness as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Zanid 2mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy after taking Zanid 2mg Tablet .
Zanid 2mg 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.
Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet .
You are recommended to avoid taking caffeinated foods with Zanid 2mg Tablet as Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet .
The side effects of Zanid 2mg 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 Zanid 2mg Tablet .
Zanid 2mg Tablet is gluten free. However, before use, check the package insert of the prescribed brand.
Zanid 2mg 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, Zanid 2mg Tablet does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs are detected on a drug test.

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