Rizatan 10mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
180.50

USED FOR:
Acute attack of migraine

COMPOSITION:
Rizatriptan (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Rizatan 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Rizatan 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Rizatan 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Rizatan 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rizatan 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rizatan 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Rizatan 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rizatan 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Rizatriptan   10mg

Uses of Rizatan Tablet
Rizatan 10mg Tablet is used in acute attack of migraine.

How to use Rizatan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rizatan 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Rizatan Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Rizatan 10mg Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Side Effects:

Common Neck pain, Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Sensation of heaviness, Nausea, Weakness, Jaw pain, Throat pain, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Warm sensation.

Expert advice for Rizatan Tablet
To relieve migraine as soon as possible, take Rizatan as soon as the headache begins.  Lying down in a quiet and dark room for a while after you use Rizatan may help to relieve the migraine.  Take Rizatan only as prescribed by the doctor. Using too much Rizatan may increase the chances of side effects.  Notify your doctor if your migraine headaches are occurring more often, than before you started using Rizatan. Notify your doctor if you have used Rizatan for at least three consecutive months. Avoid driving after taking as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Rizatan, it can cause new and worse headaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is rizatriptan a narcotic/ blood thinner/ benzo/ pain killer/ controlled substance/ NSAID/ does it contain aspirin/ caffeine/ acetaminophen?
Rizatriptan belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists used for the treatment of acute migraine headaches. It is not a narcotic/ blood thinner/ benzo/ pain killer/ controlled substance/ NSAID. It does not contain aspirin/ caffeine/ acetaminophen

Q. Is Rizatan safe/does Rizatan get you high/ make you drowsy/ sleepy/ thin your blood/ cause rebound headaches?
Rizatan is safe if used as per the prescribing information. It does not make you high/cause rebound headaches or thin your blood. It can make you drowsy/sleepy.