Zanaflex
Zanaflex is tizanidine 2mg and 4mg tablets for muscle spasticity, a centrally acting alpha-2 agonist rather than a direct muscle relaxant.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Tizanidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2 · 4mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zanaflex on your behalf.
- Condition
- Muscle Spasticity
- Alternative names
- Sirdalud
- Therapeutic class
- Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hypotension; bradycardia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- ciprofloxacin; fluvoxamine; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult a specialist. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tizanidine; severe hepatic impairment; concurrent use with strong CYP1A2 inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; monitor blood pressure; use with caution in the elderly
Serious side effects
hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Zanaflex is tizanidine 2mg and 4mg tablets for muscle spasticity, a centrally acting alpha-2 agonist rather than a direct muscle relaxant.
Mechanism of action
Tizanidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. It reduces spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons. By acting on the spinal cord, it decreases the excitability of muscle neurones, thereby reducing muscle tone without weakening muscle strength.
Zanaflex contains tizanidine, a common treatment for muscle spasticity. The same active ingredient is also sold as Sirdalud, a well-known brand produced by manufacturers such as Novartis. This medication is supplied as a tablet, available in strengths of 2mg and 4mg.
Buying Zanaflex online
Generic tizanidine is often significantly more affordable than the original brand, offering a practical solution for expats and people residing without easy access to a pharmacy.
What will I receive when I order Zanaflex?
A branded generic or generic containing tizanidine, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Zanaflex; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a muscle relaxant, used for muscle spasticity.
What is the price of Zanaflex?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Zanaflex comes in 2 and 4mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Zanaflex sold under other names?
Other brands of tizanidine include Sirdalud.
What does Zanaflex treat?
Zanaflex contains tizanidine, used for muscle spasticity. Tizanidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist.
How long does Zanaflex take to work?
Tizanidine usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 3 to 6 hours. It varies from person to person.
Does Zanaflex have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of tizanidine are drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and fatigue. Less common ones include hypotension, bradycardia and elevated liver enzymes. Serious but less common side effects include hallucinations, severe hypotension and hepatitis, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I drink alcohol with Zanaflex?
Alcohol can interact with tizanidine, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Zanaflex. It can also interact with ciprofloxacin and fluvoxamine.
Do I need a prescription to buy Zanaflex in Thailand?
No. In Thailand tizanidine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Zanaflex delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Zanaflex is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Tizanidine) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.