Tizanidine

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C9H8ClN5S · 253.71 g/mol

Relentus · Sirdalud · Ternelin · Zanaflex

What is Tizanidine?

A muscle relaxant for spasticity that works as an alpha-2 agonist, the same mechanism as clonidine. Tizanidine (C9H8ClN5S, 254 g/mol) is a muscle relaxant dispensed on prescription. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyAmines Aromatics Halogenated

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1CN=C(N1)NC2=C(C=CC3=NSN=C32)Cl

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantHealth hazardH302, H332, H361from source

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 5487
Wikidata: Q423538
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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