Rizine 10mg Tablet
Product introduction
Rizine 10mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.
Rizine 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, as this helps 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. 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 Rizine 10mg Tablet include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and a runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain.
Rizine 10mg Tablet may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain, and to prevent it, you can eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly. 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.
Uses of Rizine Tablet
Benefits of Rizine Tablet
In Migraine
Rizine 10mg Tablet is used to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. It helps improve daily functioning by preventing recurring headaches, allowing better control over migraine-related discomfort and disruptions.
Side effects of Rizine 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 Rizine
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
- Muscle pain
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Runny nose
- Increased appetite
- Depression
- Stomach discomfort
- Breast pain
How to use Rizine 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. Rizine 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rizine Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilation of blood vessels in the head. Rizine 10mg Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Rizine 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rizine 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rizine 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rizine 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rizine 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rizine 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rizine 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rizine 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rizine Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rizine 10mg 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
- Do not take Rizine 10mg Tablet to treat an acute attack of migraine.
- Some tips that may help you avoid a migraine attack include having your meals at the same time every day; avoiding bright lights and extreme temperatures; avoiding loud music and noisy places; avoiding chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking; and getting sufficient sleep and avoiding stress.
- Take Rizine 10mg Tablet at nighttime before going to bed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Rizine 10mg Tablet affects you.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal, uncontrolled movement.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)- Migraine Prevention
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rizine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Rizine 10mg Tablet used for?
Rizine 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.
Does Rizine 10mg Tablet work?
Rizine 10mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Rizine 10mg Tablet safe?
Rizine 10mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Does Rizine 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Rizine 10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Rizine 10mg Tablet.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Astonea Labs Private Limited
Address: Village Haripur, Tehsil Raipurani Panchkula - 134204, Haryana, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rizine 10mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rizine 10mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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