Lintiz tablet 2mg

About Lintiz tablet 2mg

Lintiz Tablet Uses

• Relieves muscle spasm caused by back or neck strain
• Manages spasticity linked to multiple sclerosis
• Eases muscle tightness after spinal cord injury
• Used alongside physiotherapy for chronic muscle stiffness

Lintiz Tablet Benefits

• Fast acting relief from painful muscle tightness
• Short duration of action allows flexible dosing
• Improves range of motion when combined with physiotherapy

Patients in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi often receive Lintiz tablets from their doctor when muscle spasm limits daily movement, disturbs sleep, or follows an injury to the back, neck, shoulders, or after a sports related strain.

Tizanidine works on the central nervous system to calm overactive nerve signals that cause muscles to tighten and cramp, usually giving relief within about an hour of taking a dose and lasting a few hours.

It is usually prescribed for short courses alongside physiotherapy for conditions like multiple sclerosis or spinal injury, since the body can adjust to its effect over time, and stopping suddenly after prolonged use should always be avoided.

Drug Class

• Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Lintiz tablet 2mg formula

• Tizanidine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Lintiz tablet 2mg?

• Take as prescribed, usually two to three times a day.
• Doses are often spaced at least six to eight hours apart.
• Take at the same times daily, with or without food as advised.
• Do not stop suddenly after long term use without your doctor's advice.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

Drug Interactions

• Ciprofloxacin: This antibiotic significantly raises tizanidine levels and should generally be avoided together.
• Fluvoxamine: Can dangerously increase tizanidine blood levels.
• Antihypertensives: Combined use can cause excessive drops in blood pressure.
• Alcohol: Increases drowsiness and sedation when taken together.

Risks and warnings

• Low Blood Pressure: Can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up quickly.
• Liver Disease: Use with caution as tizanidine is processed by the liver.
• Kidney Disease: Dose adjustment may be needed in reduced kidney function.
• Sedation: Causes drowsiness, so avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines.
• Sudden Withdrawal: Stopping abruptly after prolonged use can cause rebound high blood pressure.

Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Elevated liver enzymes in rare cases

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius, away from moisture and direct light. Keep the blister pack sealed until ready to use. Keep out of reach of children.