Rizatriptan Orodispersible Tablets

How to use for migraine:- Take ONE Rizatriptan 10mg OD tablet as soon as possible after your migraine headache has started. Do not use it to prevent an attack.

The usual dose is 10 mg.

If migraine returns within 24 hours

In some patients, migraine symptoms can return within a 24-hour period. If your migraine does return you can take an additional dose of Rizatriptan. You should always wait at least 2 hours between doses.

If after 2 hours you still have a migraine

If you do not respond to the first dose of Rizatriptan during an attack, you should not take a second dose of Rizatriptan for treatment of the same attack. It is still likely, however, that you will respond to Rizatriptan during the next attack.

Do not take more than 2 doses of Rizatriptan in a 24-hour period, (for example, do not take more than two 10-mg or 5 mg orodispersible tablets or tablets in a 24-hour period). You should always wait at least 2 hours between doses.

If your condition worsens, seek medical attention.

How to administer Rizatriptan orodispersible tablets

• Rizatriptan orodispersible tablets dissolves in the mouth.
• Open the blister pack with dry hands.
• The orodispersible tablets should be placed on your tongue, where it dissolves and can be swallowed with the saliva.
• The orodispersible tablets can be used in situations in which liquids are not available, or to avoid the nausea and vomiting that may accompany the ingestion of tablets with liquids.
• Rizatriptan is also available as a tablet to be taken with liquids.

If you take more Rizatriptan than you should

If you take more Rizatriptan than you should, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.

Signs of over-dosage can include dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, fainting and slow heart rate.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

In adult studies, the most common side effects reported were dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness.

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• tingling (paraesthesia), headache, decreased sensitivity of skin (hypoaesthesia), decreased mental sharpness, tremor,
• fast or irregular heart beat (palpitation), very fast heartbeat (tachycardia),
• flushing (redness of the face lasting a short time), hot flushes, sweating,
• throat discomfort, difficulty breathing (dyspnoea),
• feeling sick (nausea), dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhoea,
• feeling of heaviness in parts of the body,
• pain in abdomen or chest
• rash

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• unsteadiness when walking (ataxia), dizziness (vertigo), blurred, vision,
• confusion, insomnia, nervousness,
• high blood pressure (hypertension); thirst, indigestion (dyspepsia),
• itching and lumpy rash (hives), allergic reaction (hypersensitivity); swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat which may cause difficulty breathing and/or swallowing (angioedema)
• neck pain, feeling of tightness in parts of the body, stiffness, muscle weakness

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Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of allergic reactions, serotonin syndrome, heart attack or stroke.

In addition, tell your doctor if you experience any symptoms that suggest an allergic reaction (such as a rash or itching) after taking Rizatriptan.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.