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Contiz-2 Tablet 10's

Contiz-2 Tablet 10's

About Contiz-2 Tablet 10's

Contiz-2 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of drugs called skeletal muscle relaxants used to treat muscle spasticity (muscles become heavy, stiff, and difficult to move) and relieve discomfort due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions like stiffness, tension, rigidity, and muscle spasms. Muscle spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, contract, or cause involuntary spasm, making it difficult to move, walk, or talk, which can sometimes be painful and uncomfortable.

Contiz-2 Tablet 10's contains Tizanidine that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Take Contiz-2 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, sore throat, runny nose, blurred vision, or weakness. Most of these side effects of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Contiz-2 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contiz-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Contiz-2 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's in a single day as too much of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's

Muscle spasticity

Medicinal Benefits

Contiz-2 Tablet 10's contains Tizanidine used to treat muscle spasms. It works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms.

Directions for Use

Take Contiz-2 Tablet 10's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Nervousness
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Blurred vision
  • Weakness
  • Tingling sensation in the arms, legs, hands, and feet

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Contiz-2 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Take Contiz-2 Tablet 10's either with food or without food but in the same way, each time as switching between them may reduce the effectiveness of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's or increase adverse effects. Contiz-2 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Contiz-2 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Avoid taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin as it may cause adverse effects such as slurred speech, dizziness, weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, or drowsiness. You are advised not to take more than 3 doses of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's in a single day as too much of Contiz-2 Tablet 10's may cause liver damage. If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Contiz-2 Tablet 10's may have interaction with antidepressants (escitalopram, duloxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin, topiramate), anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), pain relievers (acetaminophen + hydrocodone), an anti-anxiety drug (alprazolam), sedative-hypnotic drug (zolpidem), bronchodilator (albuterol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Contiz-2 Tablet 10's may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid intake of caffeine with Contiz-2 Tablet 10's as it may cause low blood pressure and dizziness. Also, avoid intake of alcohol with Contiz-2 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ALBUTEROL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN+HYDROCODONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning while taking Contiz-2 Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Muscle spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff, contract, or cause involuntary spasm making it difficult to move, walk or talk, which can be painful and uncomfortable sometimes. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasticity. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasticity. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.