Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip is used to treat migraine with or without an aura. Migraine is a neurological condition that is characterised by intense pulsating, throbbing, pounding, debilitating headache, which usually occurs on one side of the head; however, it can occur on both sides or shift.

Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip contains ‘Rizatriptan’, which works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip helps decrease the substances in the body, which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip does not prevent or reduce the number of attacks; it only helps in treating a headache that has already begun.

You are advised to take Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhoea, and pain in the abdomen or chest. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after the treatment with Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip is not recommended for children unless advised by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin 5-HT receptor agonists used to treat migraine with or without an aura. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip helps decrease the substances in the body, which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms.

Keep the strip in your mouth until it dissolves; do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling it with wet hands.

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Pain in the abdomen or chest

Do not take Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have mild/severe high blood pressure which is not controlled by medication, heart problems such as heart attack or pain in the chest, severe liver or kidney problems, if you have had a stroke, blockage problem with the arteries, if you are taking MAOI or have taken them in the last 14days if you are taking ergotamine-containing medicines or any other medicines for migraine. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, a problem with heartbeats, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after the treatment with Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip. Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Rizanet 5 Orally Disintegrating Strip may interact with anti-depressants (duloxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, venlafaxine), pain killers (acetaminophen+hydrocodone), anti-emetic (ondansetron), 5-HT agonist (sumatriptan, naratriptan, zolmitriptan), MAOI (moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid), herbal supplement used to treat depression (St. John’s wort)

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, phenylketonuria, and severe liver or kidney problems.

• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• VENLAFAXINE
• ACETAMINOPHEN+HYDROCODONE
• ONDANSETRON
• SUMATRIPTAN
• NARATRIPTAN
• ZOLMITRIPTAN
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• PHENELZINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• LINEZOLID
• St John's wort

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly as it helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
• Avoid bright lights, loud noise, and extreme temperatures.
• Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
• Massage your scalp to ease the pain.
• Lie down in a quiet, dark room.
• Place a cold cloth over your forehead or neck.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks. 
• Learn what triggers your migraine and try avoiding them.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids.
• Learn relaxation skills as they help in reducing stress.

Migraine: Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterised by intense, debilitating headaches. Hormonal changes, stress, lack or excess of sleep, bright lights, loud sounds, and certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine headaches. A migraine headache is preceded by warning symptoms one or two days prior to the headache itself. The warning symptoms include food cravings, depression, fatigue, hyperactivity, irritability, and neck stiffness. Symptoms of migraine include throbbing pain in one particular area with varying intensity, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling sensation, difficulty speaking, and sensitivity to sound and light.