Tizanidine Oral Capsule 2Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Tizanidine: Oral capsule (2mg)

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Tizanidine 2mg Capsule
Apotex Corp
Pill Identification: APO T2 
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Tizanidine 2mg Cap
Actavis US
Pill Identification: 2 MG 

What is this Medicine?

TIZANIDINE (tye ZAN i deen) helps to relieve muscle spasms. It may be used to help in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Tizanidine: Oral capsule(2mg)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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Tizanidine Hydrochloride 2mg Capsule

NDC: 605052648
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity, Spinal Cord Injury

Storage Information
Store between 68 to 77 degrees F, excursions permitted 59 to 86 degrees F
Tizanidine Hydrochloride 2mg Capsule
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Apotex Corp
Pill Identification: APO T2 
Shape: capsule
Color: blue
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Reported Side Effects for Tizanidine Hydrochloride 2mg Capsule

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Low White Blood Cell Counts Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
High White Blood Cells Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Increased Blood Fats Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Liver Infection Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Anemia Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
High Cholesterol Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Low Platelet Count Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Bladder Infection Incidence:
0.1-10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Slow Heart Beat Incidence:
2.0-10.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Rhinitis Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Increased Urination Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Hallucinations Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Excitability Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Dyskinesia Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Blurred Vision Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Sore Throat Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Flu Incidence:
3.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Constipation Incidence:
4.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence:
6.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Infection Incidence:
6.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Lightheadedness Incidence:
16.0-45.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Low Blood Pressure Incidence:
16.0-67.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID
Weakness Incidence:
41.0-78.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Tired Incidence:
41.0-78.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Weakness Incidence:
41.0-78.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Drowsiness Incidence:
48.0-92.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Dry Mouth Incidence:
49.0-88.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Daily Life Interactions for Tizanidine Hydrochloride 2mg Capsule
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Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

Major Lifestyle Interaction
Alcohol and Tizanidine Hydrochloride 2mg Capsule(Tizanidine Hydrochloride)
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Alcohol and Tizanidine Hydrochloride(Tizanidine Hydrochloride)
In general, it is recommended that you avoid Alcoholic drinks while you are taking Muscle Relaxants like Tizanidine. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects. Decreased alertness, dizziness, drowsiness, falls, or other side effects may occur. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

SECOND Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

THIRD Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Lactation

Avoid - This drug is known to cause harm to infants when taken by nursing mothers.


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