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Rizatriptan is a 5HT, agonist. Rizatriptan Indications Treatment of acute migraine attacks. Rizatriptan DosageAdults: 10 mg as soon as possible after onset of migraine; may be repeated after 2 hours if migraine reoccurs; patients not responding should not take second dose for same attack. Maximum 20 mg in 24 hours. Children and upto 18 years: not recommended Rizatriptan ContraindicationsPrevious cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, peripheral vascular disease. Special precautions while taken RizatriptanRenal impairment. Not to be taken until 24 hours of stopping an ergotamine-like preparations. Side effects of RizatriptanPalpitation, dry mouth, diarrhea, dyspepsia, headache, tremor, confusion, muscle weakness, drowsiness, tachycardia, pharyngeal, nervousness, vertigo. Drug interactions Antibacterial, antidepressants, beta blockers, ergotamine.
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