Tizanidine Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Tizanidine Capsule

Generic nameTizanidine
Drug classSkeletal muscle relaxant (central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist)
FormsCapsule, Tablet, Oral solution

Tizanidine is a short-acting muscle relaxer used to relieve muscle spasms, cramping, and tightness (spasticity) caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury.