Generic Name: Tizanidine
Brand Names: Zanaflex, Sirdalud, Mio-Relax, Myos-Nor

Zanaflex (Tizanidine) is a skeletal Muscle Relaxant used to treat muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries. The drug helps the patient to relieve form pain and improves his ability to move. Zanaflex is alpha adrenergic agonist. It works by blocking the transmission of certain nerve signals from brain to the spinal cord. Brand Zanaflex & Generic Zanaflex are exactly same in terms of the active ingredients. They differ in color, size & packing in which they are sold. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.