Rizatan 5mg Tablet

Rizatan 5mg Tablet 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.

Rizatan 5mg Tablet contains ‘Rizatriptan’, which works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Rizatan 5mg Tablet helps decrease the substances in the body, which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms. Rizatan 5mg Tablet 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 Rizatan 5mg Tablet 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 Rizatan 5mg Tablet. Rizatan 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Rizatan 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rizatan 5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

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

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

Do not take Rizatan 5mg Tablet 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 Rizatan 5mg Tablet. Rizatan 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Rizatan 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rizatan 5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Rizatan 5mg Tablet 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

• 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.