Tizanidine is generally used in treatment for muscle relaxation. Used in treatement of muscle spasms which may occur in diseases affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or due to a disease or injury of head, brain, or spine.
Nimesulide is generally used in treatment of fever and pain relief It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Tizanidine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Tizanidine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Nimesulide, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Nimesulide is to be taken with food.
Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Nimesulide is a belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflamation & pain (redness & swelling) thereby making the condition better.
Q. Does Tizanidine contain sulfa or asprin?
Tizanidine does not contain sulfa and aspirin
Q. Is Tizanidine an opiate, NSAID, blood thinner, controlled substance, or muscle relaxer?
Tizanidine is not an opiate, NSAID, blood thinner or a controlled substance. It is a muscle relaxant
Q. Is Tizanidine like valium?
Valium is a brand name for drug diazepam. It is also used as a muscle relaxant, but both have different functions. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Q. Is Tizanidine stronger than Flexeril?
Flexeril is a brand name for drug cyclobenzaprine, which is also used as a muscle relaxant. Effect of the drug may vary upon individual response. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Q. Is Tizanidine water soluble?
Tizanidine is a lipid-soluble drug; it is only slightly soluble in water and methanol
Q. Is Tizanidine gluten free?
Tizanidine is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Can I take Tizanidine or Zanaflex for menstrual cramps, headaches, or anxiety?
No, you cannot take Tizanidine or Zanaflex (which contains Tizanidine) for menstrual cramps, headaches, or anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Q. Does Tizanidine cause weight loss or keep you awake (insomnia)?
You may experience insomnia or weight loss with the use of Tizanidine. Few people may experience excessive sleepiness. If you experience such side effects, consult your doctor
Q. Can I take Tizanidine with Aleve (naproxen), Ambien (zolpidem), Norco (acetaminophen and hydrocodone), Tylenol (paracetamol), Valium (diazepam), or Xanax (alprazolam)?
You may take Aleve and Tylenol with Tizanidine, but Ambien, Norco, Valium, and Xanax should not be given with Tizanidine. Consult your doctor before simultaneous use
Q. Can I take Tizanidine with prednisone, ibuprofen, tramadol, or oxycodone?
Tizanidine may be taken with prednisone or ibuprofen, but tramadol or oxycodone with Tizanidine may increase their side effects. Consult your doctor before simultaneous use
Q. Does Tizanidine show on a drug test?
No, Tizanidine does not show on a drug test. Only narcotic drugs show up on a drug test.
Q. Is Nimesulide an antibiotic?
Nimesulide which is not an antibiotic is used to help in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions and comes under the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug).
Q. Can I take Nimesulide with paracetamol?
Taking Nimesulide and paracetamol together is not advisable as it may raise the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Nimesulide and paracetamol belong to the same group of medicines called as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). So, consult the doctor before taking them together.
Q. Does Nimesulide contain aspirin?
Nimesulide does not contain aspirin. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug).
Q. Is Nimesulide safe?
Yes, Nimesulide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. Can I take Nimesulide for headache?
Nimesulide can be used for a headache only when prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Does Nimesulide make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
No, Nimesulide does not make you drowsy (feeling sleepy) at prescribed doses. But, an overdose of Nimesulide can make you feel drowsy.
Q. Does Nimesulide contain sulphur?
Nimesulide does not contain sulphur.
Q. What does Nimesulide treat or used for?
Nimesulide is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Q. Can I take Nimesulide with ibuprofen?
Nimesulide can be used with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, Intake of ibuprofen along with Nimesulide may cause excessive the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding.so it should be taken only under the advice of the doctor.<br>
Q. Can I take Nimesulide with aspirin?
No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. But Intake of aspirin along with Nimesulide does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Hence so it should be taken only under the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Nimesulide safe?
Yes, Nimesulide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. Is Nimesulide banned?
Nimesulide is not banned in India.
Q. Is Nimesulide safe during breastfeeding?
Any medication containing Nimesulide is not
used during breastfeeding as it is not known
if Nimesulide is secreted in milk.
Q. Is Nimesulide safe in pregnancy?
No, There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nimesulide in the late stage of pregnancy. Hence It is not safe to be taken in pregnancy particularly in the last three months.
Ask your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy.
Q. Is Nimesulide safe in asthma?
Nimesulide is safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. But, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.