Rizatriptan Tablets
- Generic Name: Rizatriptan
- Manufacturer: Various
- Stock: We have to order this item for you from our supplier. This might delay the processing of your order by up to a few days.
Description
Drug name: Rizatriptan
Brand name: Maxalt
Drug class: Selective serotonin receptor agonist
Indications: Treatment of acute migraine attacks with or without aura in adults
Dosage form: Tablet, orally disintegrating tablet
Dosage strength: 5 mg, 10 mg
Route of administration: Oral
Frequency: As directed by the physician, usually not more than 2 doses in a 24-hour period with a minimum of 2 hours between doses
Common side effects:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Tingling sensations
- Flushing
- Chest pain
Serious side effects:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Raynaud’s phenomenon
- Bowel problems
- Seizures
Drug interactions:
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Ergot-containing medications
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Propranolol
- Other drugs that affect serotonin levels
Contraindications:
- Ischemic heart disease
- Prinzmetal’s angina
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Hemiplegic or basilar migraine
- Hypersensitivity to rizatriptan or its components
Additional information
| Strength | 10 mg, 5 mg |
|---|---|
| Size | 18 |
| Alphabet | R |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Brand | Rizatriptan Tablets |
| OTC | No |
| Freezer | No |
| Generic Name | Rizatriptan |