How to Pronounce Tizanidine (Zanaflex)

tye-ZAN-i-deen
IPA: /tjɛ.ˈzæn.ɪ.diːn/
Brand name: Zanaflex
tye ZAN i deen
Tizanidine is pronounced tye-ZAN-i-deen

How do you pronounce Tizanidine?

Tizanidine is pronounced “tye-ZAN-i-deen”. It has 4 syllables: tye ‑ zan ‑ i ‑ deen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “zan”.

How many syllables are in Tizanidine?

Tizanidine has 4 syllables: tye ‑ zan ‑ i ‑ deen.

What does Tizanidine mean?

Tizanidine is a central alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used as a muscle relaxant for spasticity. It reduces muscle tone by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons.

Word Parts

suffix -idine alpha agonist

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (ZAN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Spasticity, muscle spasm. Relieves acute musculoskeletal spasm. Usually prescribed short-term.

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