SIRDALUD 2mg TABLETS / سيردالود 2مغ أقراص

Sirdalud 2mg

Tizanidine

Indications:

Treatment of spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis or with spinal cord injury or disease.

Posology and Method of Administration:

For oral use.

It is usual to start with a single dose of 2mg increasing by 2mg increments at no less than half-weekly intervals. The optimum therapeutic response is generally achieved with a daily dose of between 12 and 24mg, administered in 3 or 4 equally spaced doses. Single doses should not exceed 12mg. The total daily dose should not exceed 36mg.

Contraindications:

• The use of tizanidine in patients with significantly impaired hepatic function is contraindicated, because tizanidine is extensively metabolised by the liver.
• Concomitant use of tizanidine with strong inhibitors of CYP1A2 such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin is contraindicated
• Hypersensitivity to tizanidine or to any of the excipients.

Side Effects:

The most common side effects are somnolence, dizziness, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, rebound hypertension, dry mouth, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, fatigue, and Blood pressure decrease.