Rizatan Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Rizatan Dosage & How to Take
Rizatan Side Effects
Rizatan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Rizatan with Other Drugs
Rizatan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Rizatan
Rizatan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Rizatan Benefits & Uses

Rizatan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)

Rizatan Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Adolescents weighing 40 kg or more
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Children 6 years and older weighing 40 kg or more

Rizatan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rizatan is used -

Severe

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Drowsiness
Numbness or tingling

Moderate

Erythema
Confusion
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting
Paresthesia
Irritability
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Common

Weakness

Rizatan Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
Is the use of Rizatan safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Rizatan as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Rizatan on the Kidneys?

Rizatan rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rizatan on the Liver?

Side effects of Rizatan rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rizatan on the Heart?

Rizatan is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rizatan with Other Drugs

Rizatan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fentanyl

Almotriptan

Citalopram

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Guaifenesin

Amitriptyline

Rizatan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rizatan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Diabetes
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Frequently asked Questions about Rizatan

Is this Rizatan habit forming or addictive?

Rizatan is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rizatan only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Rizatan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Rizatan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rizatan

You can take Rizatan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rizatan

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rizatan with alcohol.

Unknown