TIZANIDINE (Tizanidine) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TIZANIDINE

What is the Trade Name for TIZANIDINE?

Tizanidine

What are the Indications for TIZANIDINE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tizanidine tablet is a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with tizanidine tablets should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ) ].

 

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