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Product name:
Rizatriptan
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Generic name:
Rizatriptan
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Dosage form:
Oral tablets
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Packaging:
Box of 1 blister of 10 scored tablets
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Drug Category:
Neurology and Psychiatry
Indications:
Rizatriptan is a serotonin (5-HT) 1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
Limitations of Use: Use only after clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine. Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache.
Dosage and Administration:
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
It should be taken by mouth and swallowed whole with liquid.
Take the medicine as soon as possible after your migraine headache has started.
Do not use it to prevent an attack.
Do not take more than 2 doses of rizatriptan in a 24-hour period.
If you are currently taking propranolol or have kidney or liver problems you should use the 5-mg dose of rizatriptan.
Contraindication:
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
History of ischemic heart disease or coronary artery vasospasm.
History of stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Peripheral vascular disease. •Ischemic bowel disease.
Uncontrolled hypertension. •Recent (within 24 hours) use of another 5-HT1 agonist (e.g., another triptan), or of an ergotamine-containing medication.
Hemiplegic or basilar migraine.
MAO-A inhibitor used in the past 2 weeks.
Severe hepatic or severe renal insufficiency
