What is Sirdalud 2mg?
Sirdalud 2mg is an effective muscle relaxer that provides relief from discomfort linked with acute & painful musculoskeletal disorders.
Musculoskeletal conditions mainly include rigidity, muscle spasms, tension, and stiffness. Doctors also prescribe this medication to treat muscle spasticity; a condition in which your muscles become hard and contract.
Before recommending this medicine, your doctor might conduct some blood tests and liver function tests to know your exact condition.
This medicine is not prescribed for use in patients who are less than 18 years of age.
Uses of Sirdalud 2mg
Muscle spasticity
The working mechanism of Sirdalud 2mg
Siradalud belongs to a class of medicines called skeletal muscle relaxants and contains Tizanidine as its active ingredient.
It works on particular centers in your brain and spinal cord to provide relief from muscle spasms & stiffness without a decrease in strength.
This further relieves pain and improves movement of your muscles quickly.
How to take Sirdalud 2mg?
Before starting your treatment with Sirdalud 2mg, you must read the patient information leaflet provided with the medicine itself. If there is any doubt about medicine or its dosage then discuss it with your doctor first.
Sirdalud 2mg is taken in dose and duration as directed by a doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole without breaking, crushing, or chewing it. Take this medication with a glass of water.
Take Sirdalud 2mg tablet with or without food but at a fixed time every day without skipping a dosage. This will help you to do your daily activities easily and enjoy a quality and active life.
It should be used with caution in elderly patients. However, depending on the disease condition, the doctor will decide the right dose.
Make sure to follow your doctor’s recommendation carefully to attain maximum benefits from Sirdalud 2mg.
Without consulting a doctor, do not suggest this medicine to another patient even if he/she experiences similar symptoms.
You should try to use the smallest amount required to control symptoms that too for the shortest possible time.
Try not to miss any doses of Sirdalud 2mg tablet because this can make the medication less effective.
Missed dose
In case, you have missed a dose of Sirdalud 2mg then take it immediately when you remember.
But if it is almost time for your next prescribed dose then skip the missed dosage and continue your regular schedule.
Never try to double your dose of Sirdalud tablet because this can lead to severe side effects.
Overdose
In case, you accidentally take too much of Sirdalud 2mg tablet then meet your doctor promptly.
Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, nausea, restlessness, low blood pressure, trouble breathing, and sleepiness.
Precautions and warnings
Doctors do not recommend taking Sirdalud 2mg if you are allergic to it or if other inactive ingredients are present in it.
Sirdalud 2mg contains some inactive ingredients which can cause allergies or allergic reactions to you.
This medicine is not prescribed for children as effectiveness and safety are not established.
Consult a doctor once, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting treatment with Sirdalud 2mg tablet.
Avoid consuming alcohol with this medicine as it can increase your risk of experiencing adverse side effects.
Taking Sirdalud with ciprofloxacin and fluvoxamine is not suggested as it can cause effects like dizziness, slurred speech, low blood pressure & confusion.
Doctors do not advise taking more than 3 doses of Sirdalud 2mg tablet in a day because it can cause liver damage.
In case, you have low blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver disorder, inform your doctor before taking Sirdalud 2mg.
Some patients might experience dizziness during treatment with Sirdalud. It is suggested to avoid performing activities like driving or operating machinery.
Patients with a history of myasthenia gravis or lack of muscle tone must not use this drug unless a neurologist prescribes it.
Do not stop taking Sirdalud suddenly without consulting a doctor, if you are consuming it for a long time.
You must also inform the doctor beforehand if you take any other prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal supplements.
This will assist your doctor in prescribing the dosage of Sirdalud 2mg accordingly and adjusting the dose of other medicines.
Side effects of Sirdalud 2mg
Sirdalud 2mg can cause mild and severe side effects if it is not taken as directed by a doctor.
However, it is easy to manage mild side effects as they disappear after some time when your body adjusts to Sirdalud tablet.
Some common side effects of Sirdalud 2mg tablet include:
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Sore throat
- Dizziness
- Nervousness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Vomiting
Call your doctor immediately, if any of these side effects continue or become worse with time.
Storage
Sirdalud 2mg should be stored at room temperature always. Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Interactions
Pay attention to drug interactions because they can decrease the effectiveness of medicine and increase the risk of side effects.
During your treatment with Sirdalud 2mg drug, some medications need to be avoided.
Sirdalud 2mg can interact with the following medicines:
- Escitalopram
- Fluvoxamine
- Duloxetine
- Cetrizine
- Topiramate
- Ciprofloxacin
- Topiramate
- Pregabalin
Frequently asked questions about Sirdalud 2mg (FAQs)
Does Sirdalud 2mg tablet contain aspirin or sulfa in it?
No, the Sirdalud tablet does contain sulfa and aspirin in it.
Can Sirdalud 2mg cause insomnia or weight loss?
During your treatment with Sirdalud 2mg tablet, you might experience insomnia or weight loss.
There are some patients who experience excessive sleepiness. If you experience such effects then call doctor.
Does the Sirdalud tablet cause low blood pressure?
Sirdalud 2mg tablet can cause low blood pressure in patients who taking antihypertensive medicines or drugs like fluvoxamine.
Can you take caffeinated foods with Sirdalud 2mg tablet?
Doctors suggest avoiding the consumption of caffeinated foods with Sirdalud because it interacts with caffeine and causes low blood pressure.
