Tizanidine

Tizanidine is a fast-acting drug used for the management of muscle spasm, which may result from the effects of multiple sclerosis, stroke, an acquired brain injury, or a spinal cord injury . It may also be caused by musculoskeletal injury . Regardless of the cause, muscle spasticity can be an extremely painful and debilitating condition. Initially approved by the FDA in 1996, tizanidine is an Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist reducing spasticity by the presynaptic inhibition of excitatory neurotransmitters that cause firing of neurons promoting muscle spasm .

Tizanidine is a fast-acting drug used for the management of muscle spasm, which may result from the effects of multiple sclerosis, stroke, an acquired brain injury, or a spinal cord injury . It may also be caused by musculoskeletal injury . Regardless of the cause, muscle spasticity can be an extremely painful and debilitating condition. Initially approved by the FDA in 1996, tizanidine is an Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist reducing spasticity by the presynaptic inhibition of excitatory neurotransmitters that cause firing of neurons promoting muscle spasm .

Tizanidine is indicated for the relief of muscle spasticity, which can interfere with daily activities. The general recommendation is to reserve tizanidine use for periods of time when there is a particular need for relief, as it has a short duration of action .

• Acute Low Back Pain
• Drug Withdrawal Headache
• Insomnia
• Migraine
• Pain
• Seizures
• Spasticity, Muscle