Tizanidine hydrochloride - Spasticity and muscle spasm
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ChemicalSubstance :
Tizanidine hydrochloride
Indication :
Spasticity and muscle spasm
Group Name :
Keywords :
spinal cord injury, MS, multiple sclerosis
Brand Names Include :
Tizagelan
Important Information :
Specialist to retain prescribing for first 4 months. Monitor liver function.
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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
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Other Indications
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Other Drugs
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Committee Recommendations (1)
The Prescribing Clinical Network recommends the use of tizanidine for the treatment of spasticity.
Tizanidine will be considered BLUE (no information sheet) on the traffic light system.
Prescribing should be retained by the specialist until the patient has been stabilised on the optimal dose which must be a minimum of 4 months.