Myasthenic crisis is a life-threatening condition, which is defined as weakness from acquired myasthenia gravis that is severe enough to necessitate intubation or to delay extubation following surgery [ 1 ]. The respiratory failure is due to weakness of respiratory muscles.
Generic Name: Tizanidine. Generic for Zanaflex* (Tizanidine) is an oral medication used to treat muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. Tizanidine is a short-acting muscle relaxant that temporarily relaxes the muscle tone and treats muscle tightness and cramping.f any side effects of Generic for Zanaflex* develop or change in intensity, the doctor should be informed as soon as possible. Generic for Zanaflex* can cause side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, stomach pain, diarrhea, sweating, and skin rash.
description tizanidine is used in multiple sclerosis to treat the increased muscle tone associated with spasticity while it does not provide a cure for the problem it is designed to relieve the spasms cramping and tightness of musclesclick here to read the zanaflex prescribing information for healthcare professionalsescription tizanidine is used in multiple sclerosis to treat the increased muscle tone associated with spasticity while it does not provide a cure for the problem it is designed to relieve the spasms cramping and tightness of muscles