Treatments Depression Medication
Benefits and side effects of Rizatriptan
TweetRizatriptan is a 5HT, agonist.
Rizatriptan Indications
Treatment of acute migraine attacks.
Rizatriptan Dosage
Adults: 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 Contraindications
Previous cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, peripheral vascular disease.
Special precautions while taken Rizatriptan
Renal impairment. Not to be taken until 24 hours of stopping an ergotamine-like preparations.
Side effects of Rizatriptan
Palpitation, 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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