Rizact 5mg

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Rizact 5mg is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, prescribed for the treatment of migraines in adults. It narrows blood vessels in the brain and stops the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Rizatriptan lowers swelling of blood vessels in the brain that cause the migraine.

HOW TO USE?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food. Adult: The recommended initial dose is 5 to 10mg, oral. If symptoms recur after initial response, a further dose of 10 mg may be given. Separate doses by at least 2 hour. Maximum: 30 mg24 hour.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Feeling dizzy. Upset stomach or throwing up. Dry mouth. Flushing. Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Feeling tired or weak. Loss of eyesight.

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.

PRECAUTIONS:

If you have an allergy to rizatriptan or any other part of this drug. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Some types of migraine headaches, chest pain or pressure, diseased arteries going to the legs, heart disease, poor bowel blood flow, stroke, or very high blood pressure. If you are using this drug to stop you from getting migraine headaches. If you have taken isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine in the last 14 days. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine) must be stopped 14 days before this drug is started. Taking both at the same time could cause risky high blood pressure. If you have taken almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, sumatriptan, or zolmitriptan in the last 24 hours. If you have taken ergotamine, methysergide, or dihydroergotamine in the last 24 hours.

WHEN DO I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP?

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Chest pain or pressure, a fast heartbeat, or passing out. Change in thinking clearly and with logic. Big change in balance. Agitation, twitching, sweating, or muscle stiffness. Very nervous and excitable. Change in strength on 1 side is greater than the other, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or blurred eyesight. Very bad headache or if headache is not better after the first dose. Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet. Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very bad belly pain or bloody loose stools. Feeling very tired or weak. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS:

Avoid Alcohol.

HOW TO STORE:

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

PREGNANCY CATEGORY:

Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Antimigraine Preparations.