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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Rizatriptan Benzoate). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Rizamig is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Rizatriptan tablets, in single doses of 5 or 10 mg, are used for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Leave at least 2 hours between doses, and don't take more than 30 mg in any 24-hour period.
Dosage adjustment for special cases
The dose should be chosen for each patient on an individual basis, weighing the possible benefit of the 10-mg dose against the potential risk of more adverse events. The safety of treating, on average, more than four headaches in a 30-day period has not been established.
Patients receiving propranolol should use the 5-mg dose of Rizatriptan, up to a maximum of 3 doses in any 24-hour period.
Side Effects
Cardiac events with Rizatriptan Benzoate are rare, and most of the ones reported were in patients who had risk factors that point to CAD. The events included coronary artery vasospasm, transient myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Chills, heat sensitivity, facial edema, hangover effect and abdominal distention were reported only infrequently. Fever, orthostatic effects, syncope and edema/swelling were reported rarely.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Rizatriptan Benzoate should only be used when migraine has been clearly diagnosed. It should not be given to patients with documented ischemic or vasospastic coronary artery disease. Medicines in this class may cause coronary artery vasospasm. So if a patient has signs or symptoms suggesting angina after a dose, they should be checked for CAD or a predisposition to Prinzmetal's variant angina before getting any more doses, and they should be monitored with an ECG. Use rizatriptan with caution in patients with moderate hepatic insufficiency. If a patient doesn't respond to the first dose during an attack, the diagnosis of migraine should be reconsidered before a second dose is given.
Contraindications
Rizatriptan Benzoate should not be given to patients with ischemic heart disease, such as angina pectoris, a history of myocardial infarction or documented silent ischemia. The same applies to patients who have symptoms or findings consistent with ischemic heart disease, coronary artery vasospasm (including Prinzmetal's variant angina), or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease. Rizatriptan Benzoate may increase blood pressure, so it should not be given to patients with uncontrolled hypertension. It is also contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to rizatriptan or to any of its inactive ingredients.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. So rizatriptan should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus. It is not known whether the medicine passes into human milk. Many drugs do pass into human milk, so caution is needed when rizatriptan is given to a nursing mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of rizatriptan in children haven't been established, so rizatriptan is not recommended for patients under 18 years of age.
Use in the Elderly: The pharmacokinetics of rizatriptan were similar in elderly people (aged 65 years) and in younger adults. Migraine occurs infrequently in the elderly, so clinical experience with rizatriptan is limited in this group. In clinical trials, there were no apparent differences in efficacy or in overall adverse experience rates between patients under 65 years of age and those 65 and above.
Overdose
No overdoses of Rizat were reported during clinical trials. Doses of Rizat 40 mg, given either as a single dose or as two doses with a 2-hour gap between them, were generally well tolerated. Dizziness and somnolence were the most common adverse effects linked to the medicine. Based on how rizatriptan works in the body, hypertension or other more serious cardiovascular symptoms could occur after an overdose. If a patient is suspected of having taken an overdose of Rizat, gastrointestinal decontamination should be considered, that is, gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Rizatriptan Benzoate in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Protect it from light, and keep it out of reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Rizamig 5 mg
What is Rizamig 5 mg Tablet?
Rizamig 5 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Rizatriptan Benzoate. It is made by Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the 5-HT Agonists group of medicines.
What is Rizamig used for?
Rizamig is used for: Migraine.
What are the side effects of Rizamig?
Cardiac events with Rizatriptan Benzoate are rare, and most of the ones reported were in patients who had risk factors that point to CAD. The events included coronary artery vasospasm, transient myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
Can I take Rizamig during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. So rizatriptan should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Rizamig?
No overdoses of Rizat were reported during clinical trials. Doses of Rizat 40 mg, given either as a single dose or as two doses with a 2-hour gap between them, were generally well tolerated. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Rizamig?
Keep Rizatriptan Benzoate in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Protect it from light, and keep it out of reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Rizamig?
Some medicines can interact with Rizatriptan Benzoate, for example: Rizatriptan, Propranolol Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Rizat by The ACME Laboratories Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳30.20 per unit, compared with ৳35.50 for Rizamig. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Rizamig?
Rizamig is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.