Rezmyg Rizatriptan Benzoate 10 mg - 18 Orodispersible Tablets

Product Overview:

• Rezmyg (Rizatriptan Benzoate)18 Orodispersible Tablets 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.


• Rizatriptan should not be used to treat a common tension headache, or a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body. Use rizatriptan only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.


• Rizatriptan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How it works?:

• Rizatriptan is in a class of medicines known as triptans. Triptans are medicines used to treat migraine. During a migraine attack, blood vessels in the brain widen, causing pain and swelling. Triptans work by narrowing these blood vessels, which eases the pain. They also block nerve signals that cause symptoms like nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

Benefits:

• Rizatriptan is commonly used for the treatment of migraine with or without aura. An aura may occur before or during a migraine attack, and can include sensory problems like seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines, having trouble speaking, or experiencing a tingling sensation.


• Rizatriptan may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

Directions for Use:

• Take one tablet orally as soon as migraine symptoms start. If the headache returns, you can take another dose after at least 2 hours, but do not exceed 30 mg (3 tablets) in 24 hours. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Active Ingredient(s):

• Rizatriptan Benzoate 10 mg

Side Effects:

• sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea;


• cold feeling or numbness in your feet and hands;


• severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;


• heart attack symptoms--chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;


• high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or


• signs of a stroke--sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance.


• dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired; or


• pain or a feeling of pressure in your throat or chest.

Cautions & Warnings:

• You should not use rizatriptan if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart problems, a history of heart attack or stroke, or circulation problems that cause a lack of blood supply within the body.


• Do not take rizatriptan within 24 hours before or after using another migraine headache medicine.


• Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Pregnancy Warnings:

• It is not known if or how rizatriptan could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your health care provider will let you know if you should take rizatriptan while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Breastfeeding Warnings:

• It is not known if rizatriptan passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will let you know if you should take rizatriptan while breastfeeding.

Storage:

• Rizatriptan should be stored at room temperature, between 59 F and 86 F (15 C and 30 C). Store in a cool, dry place.

FAQ:

• Q. Does rizatriptan interact with foods or drinks?


• A. There are no known interactions between rizatriptan and foods or drinks.


• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect rizatriptan. The risk of drowsiness and dizziness may be increased if you drink alcohol while taking rizatriptan. Also, alcohol can trigger migraine attacks in some people. Consult your health care provider for more information and medical advice.


• Q. What should I tell my health care provider before using rizatriptan?


• A. Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if rizatriptan is right for you.


• Q. Does rizatriptan interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?


• A. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.


• Q. What should I do if I miss a dose of rizatriptan?


• A. Rizatriptan is meant to be used only when needed. Take it as your health care provider recommends. Do not take double or extra doses.