Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet
Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 6 tablets in 1 strip
151.08

USED FOR:
Acute attack of migraine

COMPOSITION:
Rizatriptan (5mg)

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

Rizatrip Odt 5mg 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

Rizatrip Odt 5mg 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

Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Rizatriptan   5mg

Uses of Rizatrip Odt Tablet
Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet is used in acute attack of migraine.

How to use Rizatrip Odt 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. Rizatrip Odt 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Rizatrip Odt Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Rizatrip Odt 5mg 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 Rizatrip Odt Tablet
To relieve migraine as soon as possible, take Rizatrip odt as soon as the headache begins.  Lying down in a quiet and dark room for a while after you use Rizatrip odt may help to relieve the migraine.  Take Rizatrip odt only as prescribed by the doctor. Using too much Rizatrip odt may increase the chances of side effects.  Notify your doctor if your migraine headaches are occurring more often, than before you started using Rizatrip odt. Notify your doctor if you have used Rizatrip odt for at least three consecutive months. Avoid driving after taking as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Rizatrip odt, 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 Rizatrip odt safe/does Rizatrip odt get you high/ make you drowsy/ sleepy/ thin your blood/ cause rebound headaches?
Rizatrip odt 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.