Rizact 10mg Tablet (Rizatriptan)

Rizact 10 mg

Rizact 10 mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of migraine headaches. It inhibits the substances that cause headaches and sensitivity to sound and light. It does not help in the prevention and reduction of frequent attacks of headaches. This medicine is not recommended in cluster headache since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Rizact 10 mg Tablet
Chest pain
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Feeling of warmth or heat
Irregular heartbeat
Itching
Dry mouth
Nausea and Vomiting
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Uses of Rizact 10 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Migraine
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of a migraine headache (occur in one side of the head), It may occur with symptoms like sensitivity to light, sound, nausea, and vomiting, etc.

Related Product

Rizact 5mg Tablet
Rizact 10mg Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to rizatriptan or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Cardiovascular Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Uncontrolled hypertension
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of uncontrolled hypertension due to the increased risk of very high blood pressure and hypertensive crisis.
Peripheral vascular diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of peripheral vascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Hemiplegic or Basilar Migraine
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with hemiplegic or basilar migraine, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of a life-threatening condition called Serotonin Syndrome. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
High cholesterol
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high cholesterol levels due to the increased risk of cardiovascular side effects.
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Liver disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Fluvoxamine
Ondansetron
Propranolol
Almotriptan
Nefazodone
Naratriptan
Disease interactions
Coronary Artery Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of coronary heart diseases due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening reactions.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.