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Rizatan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Migraine.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rizatan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Rizatan also has some side effects, the most common being Weakness. Some other side effects of Rizatan have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Rizatan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rizatan is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Rizatan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rizatan related warnings section.
Rizatan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rizatan contraindications section.
Besides this, Rizatan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Rizatan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Rizatan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Rizatan safe for pregnant women?
Rizatan may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Rizatan again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rizatan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Rizatan as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Rizatan on the Kidneys?
Rizatan rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rizatan on the Liver?
Side effects of Rizatan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Rizatan on the Heart?
Rizatan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Rizatan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rizatan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rizatan habit forming or addictive?
Rizatan is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Rizatan can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rizatan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rizatan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rizatan
You can take Rizatan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rizatan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rizatan with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 179
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1112-1113