# Tizanidine Hcl (Tizanidine)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/tizanidine-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Tizanidine Hcl?

Tizanidine Hcl (brand name: Tizanidine) is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is prescribed to treat muscle spasticity, muscle cramp, myositis. Across the United States, 120,000 doctors prescribe Tizanidine to approximately 1.6 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Tizanidine

## Indications

Tizanidine Hcl is prescribed for several conditions including muscle spasticity, muscle cramp, myositis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Muscle Spasticity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-spasticity)
- [Muscle Cramp](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-cramp)
- [Myositis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myositis)
- [Trigeminal Neuralgia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/trigeminal-neuralgia)
- [Spasm](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/spasm)
- [Muscle Rigidity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-rigidity)
- [Low Back Pain](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/low-back-pain)

## Mechanism of action

slowing action in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: skeletal muscle relaxants
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, somnolence

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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