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Analar

Generic:

Tizanidine

 

Therapeutic Class:

Muscle Relaxants, Central

 

Composition:

Each tablet contains 2 mg
tizanidine base.

 

Description:

Analar is a centrally acting α2-adrenergic agonist.

 

Indications:

  • 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.
 

Dosage:

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. 

Presentations:

Analar 2 mg tablet is availble in pack of 10’s