RIZACT 5MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for RIZACT 5MG TAB and its Constituents
5 Common Side-Effects
6 Rare Side-Effects
7 Disease Interactions
8 Technical Classification
9 Available Alternatives for RIZACT 5MG TAB
- 9.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 9.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

RIZACT 5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

RIZACT 5MG TAB is composed of: RIZATRIPTAN (5 MG)

Rizatriptan is a headache medicine that narrows the blood vessels around the brain. Rizatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Rizatriptan is used to treat migraine headaches. Rizatriptan will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Usage

RIZATRIPTAN is generally used to treat: Migraine
RIZATRIPTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for RIZACT 5MG TAB and its Constituents

It may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. It may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Ensure an interval of at least 24 hr after stopping an ergotamine compound and starting a serotonin (5-HT1) agonist. Caution needed for patients with history of mild to moderate liver or kidney impairment; coronary artery disease; pregnancy, breastfeeding, seizures, elderly. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sweating, dilated pupils,etc . If it is so consult with your healthcare provider.

Common Side-Effects

RIZATRIPTAN : Stroke, Heart Attack, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Body Excessive Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Mood Swings, Confusion

Rare Side-Effects

RIZATRIPTAN : Serotonin Syndrome, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hallucinations, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Vomit, Agitation, Restless Or Irritability

Disease Interactions

RIZATRIPTAN can interfere with: Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, Menopause, Myocardial Infarction, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Acute Liver Failure, Migraine, Phenylketonuria, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

RIZATRIPTAN is categorized as: ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for RIZACT 5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

RITZA 5MG TAB	INR 135 for 6 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5.0 MG
RIZACT 5 MD TAB	INR 91 for 2 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5.0 MG
RIZACT 5MG TAB	INR 126 for 4 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5 MG
RIZATAN 5MG TAB	INR 112.5 for 10 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5 MG
RIZATRIP 5MG TAB	INR 151.08 for 6 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5.0 MG
RIZATRIP ODT 5MG TAB	INR 151.08 for 6 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5.0 MG
RIZORA 5MG TAB	INR 126 for 4 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

MAXALT RPD 10MG TAB	INR 231.72 for 10 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG
RITZA 10MG TAB	INR 195 for 6 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG
RIZACT 10MG TAB	INR 202 for 4 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10 MG
RIZACT 10MG TAB MD	INR 146 for 2 TABLET MD	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG
RIZACT MD TAB	INR 146 for 2 TABLET MD	RIZATRIPTAN 10 MG
RIZATAN 10MG TAB	INR 180.5 for 10 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG
RIZATRIP 10MG TAB	INR 241.76 for 6 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG
RIZATRIP ODT 10MG TAB	INR 241.76 for 6 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG
RIZATRIPTAN		RIZATRIPTAN
RIZORA 10MG TAB	INR 233 for 4 TABLETS	RIZATRIPTAN 10.0 MG