Rizatriptan 10mg Tablets$66.00
1–9 boxes
$66.00 each
10–24 boxes
8% off
25+ boxes
10% off
Rizatriptan 10mg Tablets
SKU GME742Product Introduction
Rizatriptan 10mg is a triptan used to treat an acute migraine attack, with or without aura. It is an attack treatment rather than a daily medicine for preventing migraines.
How to use
Take the prescribed dose when migraine headache begins. Swallow this standard tablet with water. Any repeat dose should follow the prescribed interval; adult labeling generally requires at least two hours between doses and a product-specific daily maximum.
How it works
Rizatriptan stimulates serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptors. This constricts certain cranial blood vessels and inhibits release of inflammatory neuropeptides involved in migraine signaling.
Side effects
Dizziness, sleepiness, fatigue, tingling and pressure or tightness sensations can occur. Severe or persistent chest pain, stroke-like symptoms or a serious allergic reaction needs emergency care.
Important information
Do not use with another triptan or an ergot medicine within 24 hours, or with an MAO-A inhibitor or within two weeks of stopping one. Tell your doctor about coronary disease, stroke, uncontrolled blood pressure and serotonergic medicines.
Uses
- Acute migraine with or without aura after the diagnosis has been established.
Benefits
Can relieve migraine pain and associated nausea, light sensitivity and sound sensitivity during an attack.
Can a 10mg dose be used if I take propranolol?
Propranolol increases rizatriptan exposure. Major adult labeling recommends a 5mg dose instead, with a lower daily maximum. The 10mg regimen needs review before use.
Should it be taken for aura before headache starts?
Rizatriptan is generally taken once the migraine headache begins. Ask your prescriber for an attack plan if aura occurs without headache.
What if the first dose gives no relief?
Do not keep repeating doses for an unexplained or unresponsive headache. The prescriber should reassess the attack and clarify whether a repeat dose is appropriate.
Can it be taken every day to prevent migraine?
No. Frequent acute-treatment use can contribute to medication-overuse headache. Repeated attacks may call for preventive treatment.
Is this the same as an orally disintegrating rizatriptan tablet?
The active medicine may be the same, but administration differs. This row describes a standard tablet rather than a melt-in-the-mouth preparation.
Why are antidepressants important to mention?
Some combinations increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Agitation, fever, sweating, diarrhoea or muscle rigidity after combined use needs urgent assessment.
Can someone with a history of stroke use it?
Rizatriptan is contraindicated after stroke or transient ischaemic attack in major labeling. Another migraine treatment should be selected.
Should an unusually sudden headache be treated as my usual migraine?
No. A sudden worst-ever headache, new weakness or a major change in headache pattern needs urgent assessment before taking another migraine dose.
Triptan: a serotonin-receptor medicine for acute migraine. Aura: temporary neurological symptoms that can precede migraine. Serotonin syndrome: dangerous excess serotonergic activity. Medication-overuse headache: worsening headache linked to frequent acute-treatment use.; AR: Rizatriptan 10mg أقراص; FR: Rizatriptan 10mg comprimés; PT: Rizatriptan 10mg comprimidos; ES: Rizatriptan 10mg comprimidos; RU: Rizatriptan 10mg таблетки; ID: Rizatriptan 10mg tablet; VI: Rizatriptan 10mg viên nén; MS: Rizatriptan 10mg tablet; TL: Rizatriptan 10mg tableta; ZH-SG: Rizatriptan 10mg 片剂