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RIZact 10 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.

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General Information

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Rizatriptan (10mg)

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Cipla Ltd

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Product introduction

RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 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 RIZact Tablet

Acute migraine headache

Benefits of RIZact Tablet

Acute migraine headache
Migraine is a type of headache that causes intense throbbing pain, often with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. RIZact 10 Tablet is used during a migraine attack to relieve headache, ease associated symptoms, and help patients return to normal activities faster.

Side effects of RIZact 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 RIZact

Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Heaviness
Nausea
Sleepiness
Weakness

How to use RIZact 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. RIZact 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How RIZact Tablet works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. RIZact 10 Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed RIZact 10 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with RIZact 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

RIZact 10 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of RIZact 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

RIZact 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

RIZact 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of RIZact 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking RIZact with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Rizatriptan with Selegiline. If Rizatriptan is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Selegiline. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Tapentadol (Nasal Route)

Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.

Life-threatening

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Tranylcypromine may raise blood levels of Rizatriptan. Tranylcypromine may raise blood levels of Rizatriptan.

Severe

Ziprasidone (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.

Severe

Linezolid (Oral Route)

Do not consume Linezolid with Rizatriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Frequently asked questions

What should I tell my doctor before taking RIZact 10 Tablet?

Before taking RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 Tablet overdose?

Taking an overdose of RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 Tablet be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

No, RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 Tablet increase my blood pressure?

Yes, RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 Tablet with propranolol?

Yes, you can take propranolol and RIZact 10 Tablet together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of RIZact 10 Tablet, so you should take 5 mg dose of RIZact 10 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 RIZact 10 Tablet cause liver damage?

No, RIZact 10 Tablet does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking RIZact 10 Tablet.

How soon should I take RIZact 10 Tablet when attack starts?

Once your migraine headache has started, take RIZact 10 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tryptamine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Triptans (5-HT1B/1D Agonists)

References

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Patients taking RIZact 10 Tablet

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Twice A Day

What are you using RIZact Tablet for?

Acute migraine headache

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Others

How much was the improvement?

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54%

Average

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What were the side-effects while using RIZact 10 Tablet?

No Side Effect

31%

Sleepiness

22%

Dryness in mouth

17%

Dizziness

14%

Neck pain

How do you take RIZact Tablet?

With or without food

57%

With food

25%

Empty stomach

18%

Please rate RIZact 10 Tablet on price

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Average

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Not Expensive

10%

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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of RIZact Tablet

Benefits of RIZact Tablet

Side effects of RIZact Tablet

How to use RIZact Tablet

How RIZact Tablet works

All substitutes for RIZact 10 Tablet

Rizora 10 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Tapentadol (Nasal Route)

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Ziprasidone (Oral Route)

Linezolid (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What should I tell my doctor before taking RIZact 10 Tablet?

What are the symptoms of RIZact 10 Tablet overdose?

What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?

Can RIZact 10 Tablet be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

What triggers migraine attacks?

Does migraine run in families?

Can RIZact 10 Tablet increase my blood pressure?

How do I know migraine attack is about to start?

Can I take RIZact 10 Tablet with propranolol?

When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?

Can RIZact 10 Tablet cause liver damage?

How soon should I take RIZact 10 Tablet when attack starts?

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