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Generic:
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Tizanidine
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Therapeutic Class:
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Muscle Relaxants, Central
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Composition:
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Each tablet contains 2 mg
tizanidine base.
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Description:
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Analar is a centrally acting α2-adrenergic agonist.
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Indications:
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- Painful muscle spasms associated with static and functional disorders of the spine (cervical and lumber syndromes)
- Painful muscle spasms following surgery e.g. for herniated intervertebral disc or osteoarthritis of the hip
- Spasticity due to neurological disorders e.g. degenerative spinal cord diseases, chronic myelopathy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and cerebrovascular accidents.
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Dosage:
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Children:
The use of Analar in children is not recommended.Adults:
For relief of painful muscle spasms:The dose of Analar is 2 to 4 mg thrice daily. In severe conditions, an extra dose of 2 or 4 mg may be taken at night.For spasticity due to neurological disorders:
The initial daily dose may be increased stepwise at half-weekly or weekly intervals by 2 to 4 mg but initially it should not exceed 6 mg given in 3 divided doses. The optimum therapeutic response is achieved when daily dose is between 12 and 24 mg, administered in 3 to 4 divided doses. The total daily dose should not exceed 36 mg. |
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Presentations:
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Analar 2 mg tablet is availble in pack of 10’s
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