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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