Tizamed 2mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Tizamed 2mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food. Do not stop taking it suddenly without discussing with your doctor.

Fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, headache and stomach upset are some of the side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Tizamed Tablet

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Tizamed Tablet

In Muscle relaxation

Tizamed 2mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
Take Tizamed 2mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Tizamed Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tizamed

Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Tiredness
Dizziness

How to use Tizamed Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tizamed 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tizamed Tablet works

Tizamed 2mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Tizamed 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tizamed 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tizamed 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tizamed 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tizamed 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tizamed 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Tizamed 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tizamed 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tizamed Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tizamed 2mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Tizamed 2mg Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Tizamed 2mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Tizamed 2mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzothiadiazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Interaction with drugs

Taking Tizamed with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Domperidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Domperidone with Tizanidine.

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route) Severe

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Tizanidine.

Thioridazine (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More

Pimozide (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More

Haloperidol (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More

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Patient concerns

Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases

My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure

i have suffering from anxiety problem and blood preasure in high condition

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

Thank you for your question. We understand your concern. I would urge you to consult nearest psychiatrist for assessment and to rule out any anxiety disorder. For anxiety you can do lifestyle modifications. You can practice yoga and meditation. You are advised to exercise regularly and do breathing exercise. Above methods are priceless to reduce anxiety. For relaxation, you can read about Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation" on internet and practice it."

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Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Get engaged in relaxation activities like Yoga Meditation

FAQs

Does Tizamed 2mg Tablet contain sulfa or asprin?

Tizamed 2mg Tablet does not contain sulfa and aspirin

Is Tizamed 2mg Tablet gluten free?

Tizamed 2mg Tablet is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Does Tizamed 2mg Tablet cause weight loss or keep you awake (insomnia)?

You may experience insomnia or weight loss with the use of Tizamed 2mg Tablet. Few people may experience excessive sleepiness. If you experience such side effects, consult your doctor

Does Tizamed 2mg Tablet show on a drug test?

No, Tizamed 2mg Tablet does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs show up on a drug test.

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