Arcozid Tablet 2mg

About Arcozid Tablet 2mg

Uses

• Muscle spasm from spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis
• Muscle tightness and stiffness after injury
• Short term relief of painful muscle spasms

Benefits

• Relaxes tight muscles without causing major muscle weakness
• Improves mobility in people with spasticity
• Fast onset of action within one hour
• Can be used alongside physiotherapy for better results

What Experts Say

Neurologists and physiotherapists often turn to this muscle relaxant when spasticity is limiting a patient's movement or causing significant discomfort. Unlike some older muscle relaxants, it tends to reduce muscle tone without causing as much overall weakness, which many clinicians find useful for patients who still need to stay functionally active.

Doctors are careful about timing doses around meals, since food changes how quickly and how much of the medicine reaches the bloodstream. Specialists also point out that its blood pressure lowering effect means the first few doses are sometimes given cautiously, particularly in patients who are already on other blood pressure medicines.

Experts stress that stopping this medicine abruptly after regular use can trigger a rebound rise in blood pressure and heart rate, so doses are usually tapered down gradually. Combining it with certain antibiotics is strongly discouraged, since some can raise its blood levels sharply and increase the risk of side effects.

Drug Class

• Centrally acting muscle relaxant
• Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist

Arcozid Tablet 2mg formula

• Tizanidine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Arcozid Tablet 2mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed, usually two to three times a day
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
• Take at consistent times relative to meals as advised by your doctor
• Do not stop suddenly without medical guidance

Drug Interactions

• Ciprofloxacin: Significantly raises tizanidine levels and should generally be avoided together.
• Alcohol: Increases drowsiness and low blood pressure effects.
• Oral Contraceptives: Can increase tizanidine levels in the blood.
• Blood Pressure Medicines: Combined use can cause excessive drop in blood pressure.

Risks and warnings

• Low Blood Pressure: Can cause a drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up quickly.
• Liver Function: Liver enzymes should be checked before and during treatment.
• Sedation: Causes drowsiness, avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
• Sudden Withdrawal: Stopping abruptly can cause rebound high blood pressure and fast heart rate.

Arcozid Tablet 2mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Low blood pressure
• Liver enzyme changes in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees C away from moisture and light
• Keep tablets in their original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the printed expiry date