Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Zanaflex as follows: Zanaflex, especially when taken in high doses, carries the risk of depressing the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of zanaflex can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Hypotension and bradycardia, secondary to zanaflex intake, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness, thus significantly increasing the risk for fall and accidents. This risk with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Zanaflex as follows: Do not take zanaflex, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of zanaflex or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of zanaflex. Do not take zanaflex along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Zanaflex as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Zanaflex use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with zanaflex can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Zanaflex as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                          This medication can induce some nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset with self-limiting diarrhea, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Observe compliance with fluid, electrolyte, and nutrition intake, as recommended. If stomach upset, vomiting, and diarrhea are uncontrolled, report to your physician immediately [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Zanaflex as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Zanaflex use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with zanaflex, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]