Tizapam 400 mg/2 mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘analgesics’ used in treating acute muscle spasms associated with low back pain. Low back pain, also called lumbago, is a condition that affects the lower portion of the spine. It often occurs due to injury, strain, or sprain in the muscles, bones, or ligaments present in the lower back. In most cases, the only symptom of this condition is a pain in the lower back.
Tizapam 400 mg/2 mg Tablet contains Ibuprofen and Tizanidine. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing prostaglandins' production (chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation) at the affected site (muscle) and reduce pain. Tizanidine is a short-acting muscle relaxant. It works by reducing the activity of the nerves in the brain that control muscles. This effect helps to reduce muscle spasms, thereby improving pain and muscle movements.
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Tizapam 400 mg/2 mg Tablet are drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, low blood pressure, dry mouth, nausea, stomach upset, heartburn, abdominal pain, indigestion, and decrease or increase in heart rate. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take Tizapam 400 mg/2 mg Tablet if you are allergic to ibuprofen, tizanidine, NSAIDs, or any contents of this medicine. Do not take Tizapam 400 mg/2 mg Tablet if you have bleeding or ulcers in the stomach or intestine, severe liver, kidney, or heart problems, severe dehydration (due to vomiting or diarrhoea), active bleeding (including in the brain), and conditions that cause the abnormal formation of red blood cells. It is not recommended for use in children, adolescents, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly people as dose adjustments are necessary. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side-effects. Tizapam 400 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are fully alert.