Tizanidine hydrochloride under the brand name Generic Zanaflex is an effective short-acting medication for relaxing muscles and used in conjunction with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions like injury or pain. It acts in the central nervous system that comprises the brain and spinal cord and blocks nerve impulses or painful sensations in the brain to treat muscle spasms of short-term nature. Zanaflex (Tizanidine) is available as a white to off-white tablet. In chemical terms, Tizanidine is a centrally acting α2-adrenergic agonist.
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