TENZ TIZPA Tablet 2mg

About TENZ TIZPA Tablet 2mg

TENZ TIZPA Uses

• Muscle spasm from back or neck injury
• Spasticity due to multiple sclerosis
• Spasticity following spinal cord injury
• Painful muscle tightness from neurological conditions

TENZ TIZPA Benefits

• Reduced painful muscle tightness and spasm
• Better mobility and comfort in spasticity
• Fast acting relief, often within one to two hours

What Experts Say

Tizanidine acts on the central nervous system rather than on the muscles themselves. It stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the spinal cord, which reduces the nerve signals that keep muscles tight and in spasm. This lowers muscle tone without causing the significant weakness seen with some older muscle relaxants.

Neurologists and orthopedic doctors prescribe tizanidine for spasticity caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury, and also for short term muscle spasm after a back or neck injury. It is usually started at a low dose in the evening, since drowsiness is common in the first days of treatment.

Back and neck pain from long hours at a desk, heavy manual work, or poor posture on motorbikes is extremely common here, and many people take a muscle relaxant borrowed from a family member without knowing the correct dose. Tizanidine can cause a noticeable drop in blood pressure and marked drowsiness, so driving or operating machinery after a dose is not safe.

Drug Class

• Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxant

TENZ TIZPA Tablet 2mg formula

• Tizanidine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use TENZ TIZPA Tablet 2mg?

• Take the tablet as prescribed, usually starting with a low evening dose.
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying down to prevent dizziness.

Drug Interactions

• Ciprofloxacin and Fluvoxamine: These significantly increase tizanidine levels in the blood and should not be combined with it.
• Blood Pressure Medicines: Combined use can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure.
• Alcohol or Sedatives: Alcohol or sedatives increase drowsiness and the risk of dangerously low blood pressure.

Risks and warnings

• Low Blood Pressure: Tizanidine can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up quickly.
• Drowsiness: Tizanidine causes significant sedation, so driving or operating machinery is unsafe after a dose.
• Liver Function: Tizanidine can affect liver enzymes, so periodic liver tests are recommended with regular use.
• Withdrawal: Stopping suddenly after prolonged use can cause rebound high blood pressure and fast heart rate.

TENZ TIZPA Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Low blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Constipation

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place.
• Protect the strip from light and moisture.
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging.
• Keep out of reach of children.