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Zanaflex: Zanaflex Capsules
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Zanaflex® Capsules (tizanidine hydrochloride) are a short-acting drug approved for the management of spasticity. In April 2005, Zanaflex Capsules became available in 2mg, 4mg and 6mg capsules. Although Zanaflex Capsules have the same active ingredient as Zanaflex® tablets (tizanidine hydrochloride), it is a new formulation of the drug.
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Acorda’s marketed product is Zanaflex Capsules® (tizanidine hydrochloride) which is a short-acting drug for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of effect, treatment with Zanaflex Capsules should be reserved for these daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important. Zanaflex Capsules are thought to reduce spasticity by blocking nerve impulses through pre-synaptic inhibition of motor neurons, resulting in decreased spasticity without a reduction in muscle strength.
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Zanaflex Capsules are not interchangeable with tizanidine or Zanaflex tablets. If your physician has prescribed Zanaflex Capsules it is important to know that switching from the capsule to a tablet may increase the risk of certain side effects. Please consult with your prescribing physician before allowing a switch from Zanaflex Capsules to a tablet formulation.
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Zanaflex Capsules are approved for the management of spasticity. Zanaflex Capsules have a short-term effect in the body. Your doctor may tell you to take your medication just before you perform activities that are made more difficult by spasticity.
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Zanaflex Capsules can give physicians and patients greater flexibility in managing spasticity. Some patients may find capsules easier to take than tablets and, for patients who have an impaired ability to swallow; capsules can be opened and sprinkled on soft foods such as applesauce. In addition, the 6mg dose, which is not available in the tablet form, may provide the opportunity for patients to take fewer pills per day.
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Switching between Zanaflex tablets and capsules, or changing the way you take it with regard to eating, can cause an increase in side effects or a decrease in therapeutic effect. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. After making any changes in how you take Zanaflex, contact your doctor if you notice any change in how well the medicine works or if it causes increased side effects.
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