Ritza 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Ritza 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acute attacks of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
Ritza 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include dry mouth, sensation of heaviness, nausea, weakness, and paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.
It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Ritza 5mg Tablet is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.
Uses of Ritza Tablet
Side effects of Ritza Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ritza
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Heaviness
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
How to use Ritza Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ritza 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ritza Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Ritza 5mg Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ritza 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ritza 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ritza 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ritza 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ritza 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ritza 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ritza 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ritza 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ritza Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ritza 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ritza 5mg Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tryptamine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Triptans (5-HT1B/1D Agonists)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ritza with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin
Concurrent use may cause an excessive narrowing of blood vessels.
Ensure a gap of At least 24 hrs between taking Rizatriptan and Codergocrine Mesylate.
Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
Do not consume Linezolid with Rizatriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ritza 5mg Tablet
Once A Day
93%
Thrice A Day
7%
What are you using Ritza Tablet for?
Acute migrain*
100%
*Acute migraine headache
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
44%
Average
33%
Poor
22%
What were the side-effects while using Ritza 5mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Neck pain
33%
Dryness in mo*
33%
*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth
How do you take Ritza Tablet?
With or witho*
40%
With food
40%
Empty stomach
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Ritza 5mg Tablet on price
Average
67%
Expensive
33%
FAQs
What should I tell my doctor before taking Ritza 5mg Tablet?
Before taking Ritza 5mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
What are the symptoms of Ritza 5mg Tablet overdose?
Taking an overdose of Ritza 5mg Tablet may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.
Can Ritza 5mg Tablet be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Ritza 5mg Tablet is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.
Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.
Can Ritza 5mg Tablet increase my blood pressure?
Yes, Ritza 5mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Ritza 5mg Tablet.
How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.
Can I take Ritza 5mg Tablet with propranolol?
Yes, you can take propranolol and Ritza 5mg Tablet together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Ritza 5mg Tablet, so you should take 5 mg dose of Ritza 5mg Tablet and not 10 mg.
When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.
Can Ritza 5mg Tablet cause liver damage?
No, Ritza 5mg Tablet does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Ritza 5mg Tablet.
How soon should I take Ritza 5mg Tablet when attack starts?
Once your migraine headache has started, take Ritza 5mg Tablet as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
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