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Rizact 10Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Rizatriptan
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Rizact 10Mg Tablet

Rizact tablet is administered to patients suffering from severe migraine and headache. The drug acts upon the diluted blood vessels and narrows them in order to relieve severe migraine headache.

You must consult the doctor before starting a treatment course of this medication especially if you have a medical history of diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

The drug may not be recommended to pregnant or lactating mothers, men who are aged above 40 years, women who have reached menopause or a patient undergoing kidney dialysis. You must make your doctor aware of any other herbal dietary supplement or prescription drugs that you may be taking, or if you are allergic to any ingredient in the drug as they may be potentially fatal.

    What are the uses of Rizact 10Mg Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Rizact 10Mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Rizact 10Mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Rizact 10Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    What are the substitutes for Rizact 10Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rizact 10Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is used in the treatment of migraine. It treats migraine by prompting 5-HT1D receptors, direct preventing the excitability of trigeminal nuclei cell, and, by working as a 5-HT1B receptor agonist.

      What are the interactions of Rizact 10Mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        This medication interacts with MAO Inhibitors, Ergot-containing Drugs, Other 5-HT1 Agonists, etc.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This medication interacts with renal and hepatic disease.

      FAQs about Rizact 10Mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Rizact 10Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Rizact has Rizatriptan as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by narrowing blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Rizact 10Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Rizact is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as acute attack of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Rizact 10Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Side effects include Neck pain, Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Sensation of heaviness, Nausea, Weakness, Jaw pain, Throat pain, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), and Warm sensation.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rizact 10Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Rizact should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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