Dom Rizatriptan Rdt

The recommended adult starting dose of rizatriptan is 5 mg. In some cases, a starting dose of 10 mg may be used. The dose should be taken at the first sign of migraine headache pain. If the migraine headache comes back after being relieved, another dose (5 mg to 10 mg) may be taken no sooner than 2 hours after the first dose was taken.

The maximum recommended single dose is 10 mg. No more than 20 mg of rizatriptan should be taken in any 24-hour period. If your headache pain is different from your usual migraines, call your doctor and do not take rizatriptan. Rizatriptan is not to be used for headache prevention.

It is important to take Dom Rizatriptan Rdt exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

For the wafer form of rizatriptan, it is not necessary to take the wafer with water. The wafer is packaged in a blister with an outer aluminum pouch. Do not remove the wafer from the package until you are ready to use it. When you are ready, peel open the blister pack with dry hands and place the wafer on your tongue. Allow the wafer to dissolve on your tongue, and swallow.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Store Dom Rizatriptan Rdt at room temperature, protect it from moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

10 mg
Each white, round, bevelled-edged tablet debossed with "10" on one side and "r" on the other side contains 10 mg of rizatriptan. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicone dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, mannitol, peppermint flavor and sucralose.

Do not take Dom Rizatriptan Rdt if you:

• are allergic to rizatriptan or any ingredients of Dom Rizatriptan Rdt
• do not have a clear diagnosis of migraine
• have Angina (chest pain), including Prinzmetal's angina (coronary vasospasm)
• have blood vessel disease (e.g., ischemic bowel disease, Raynaud's syndrome)
• have certain types of migraine headaches (including hemiplegic, ophthalmoplegic, or basilar migraine)
• have had a Heart Attack
• have had a Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• have heart disease (e.g., atherosclerosis, heart valve disease, abnormal heart rhythms, congenital heart disease)
• have high blood pressure that is severe or not under control
• have severely reduced liver function
• have taken another 5-hydroxytryptamine agonist (i.e., Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Frovatriptan, Naratriptan, Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan) in the previous 24 hours
• have taken any medications belonging to the class of medications known as MAO inhibitors (see "What other drugs could interact with Dom Rizatriptan Rdt?" below) in the previous 2 weeks
• have taken an ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication (such as Dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, or methysergide) in the past 24 hours

There may be an interaction between rizatriptan and any of the following:

• amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine)
• antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
• Bromocriptine
• Buspirone
• Cabergoline
• Cyclobenzaprine
• Doxepin
• ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication if taken at the same time or within the previous 24 hours (e.g., dihydroergotamine or methysergide)
• Fentanyl
• lithium
• Meperidine
• methylene blue
• Mirtazapine
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors if taken at the same time or within 14 days of taking rizatriptan (e.g., Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline, Moclobemide, Rasagiline)
• other 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists if taken at the same time or within the previous 24 hours (e.g., sumatriptan, naratriptan, zolmitriptan)
• Propranolol
• St. John's wort
• serotonin antagonists (e.g., Granisetron, Ondansetron)
• serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI antidepressants; e.g., Duloxetine, Desvenlafaxine, venlafaxine)
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI antidepressants; e.g., fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, paroxetine, Sertraline)
• Tramadol
• Trazodone
• tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Nortriptyline)
• Tryptophan
• Vilazodone

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Dom Rizatriptan Rdt. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Dom Rizatriptan Rdt.

Allergic reactions: Rarely, severe allergic reactions to rizatriptan may occur. Because of the possibility of an allergic reaction, people who are allergic to any of the other medications in this class (5-hydroxytryptamine agonists, also called triptans) should not use rizatriptan.

Blood pressure: Rizatriptan may cause an increase in blood pressure. People with severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure should not take rizatriptan.

Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Dom Rizatriptan Rdt may cause drowsiness or dizziness, which may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or engage in dangerous activities that require alertness.

Heart and blood vessel disease: Dom Rizatriptan Rdt may cause narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart and brain. This can lead to chest pain (angina), heart attacks, heart rhythm problems, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or "mini-stroke"), and other heart or blood vessel problems. For this reason, rizatriptan should not be used by people with heart or blood vessel disease.

If you have certain risk factors for heart disease (e.g., high blood pressure, High Cholesterol, smoking, Obesity, Diabetes, family history of Coronary Artery Disease, Menopause, men over 40 years of age), tell your doctor.

Kidney function: You should be closely monitored by your doctor if you are on dialysis and using Dom Rizatriptan Rdt.

Liver function: Rizatriptan should not be used by people with severely reduced liver function. If you have moderately reduced liver function, you should be closely monitored by your doctor while taking Dom Rizatriptan Rdt.

Medication overuse headaches: As with other pain relief medications, overuse of rizatriptan may lead to medication overuse headaches, or "rebound headaches" where the headache returns as the medication wears off. Avoid taking more of Dom Rizatriptan Rdt than is recommended by your doctor. If you experience more frequent headaches, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Phenylketonuria: The rapidly-dissolving wafer form of Dom Rizatriptan Rdt contains phenylalanine.

Seizures: There have been rare reports of seizures experienced by people taking Dom Rizatriptan Rdt. Most of these people had a previous history of Epilepsy or medical conditions that increase the risk of seizures. If you have a history of epilepsy or other conditions that increase the risk for seizure, you should be closely monitored by your doctor while you are taking Dom Rizatriptan Rdt.

Serotonin syndrome: Dom Rizatriptan Rdt may cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome, especially when used with other medications that increase serotonin levels (e.g., other triptans, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Venlafaxine).

If you experience symptoms such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, fast heart rate, Fever, lack of coordination, increased body temperature, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, get immediate medical attention.

Pregnancy: Dom Rizatriptan Rdt should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Dom Rizatriptan Rdt, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if rizatriptan passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Dom Rizatriptan Rdt, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Dom Rizatriptan Rdt have not been established for children.

Seniors: The safety and effectiveness of rizatriptan have not been adequately studied in people over 65 years. Its use in this age group is not recommended.

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