TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Zanaflex) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Zanaflex

What are the Indications for TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zanaflex is 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 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. ( 1 )

 

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