Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is indicated in the treatment of migraine. The component of this antimigraine medicine is Rizatriptan. Maxalt [Rizatriptan] creates vasoconstriction of the arteries and the veins that supply blood to the head. It further acts by lowering the swelling of the blood vessels surrounding the brain. Thereby, it reduces the headache in a migraine attack. The pain and the other symptoms of migraine are reduced by Maxalt [Rizatriptan] by obstructing the release of substances from the nerve endings. The transmission of specific pain signals to the brain is postponed by Maxalt [Rizatriptan]. Only that migraine headache which has already begun shall be treated by Maxalt [Rizatriptan]. Further headaches or reducing the number of attacks shall not be prevented by Maxalt [Rizatriptan]. This anti migraine medicine is accessible in the forms of a tablet and as an orally disintegrating tablet. This medicine is to be taken orally
When taking Maxalt [Rizatriptan] you need to be cautious when driving, as it modifies the thinking ability. Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is contraindicated in persons who are sensitive to Maxalt [Rizatriptan] or to any of its ingredients; people with uncontrolled blood pressure rise; persons with heart diseases or with heart disease history; people taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or persons suffering with hemiplegic or basilar migraine.
Avoid overdosing of Maxalt [Rizatriptan]. The overdosing symptoms of Maxalt [Rizatriptan] are dizziness, heart symptoms, rise in blood pressure, lower bowel and bladder control, heartbeat slow and vomiting. Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is an emergency medicine and hence it fails to have a daily dosing schedule. Avoid taking double doses of Maxalt [Rizatriptan].
How to use
The recommended dose of Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is 5mg or 10 milligram tablet. There should be a minimum interval of two hours between the two doses. More than 30 milligrams of Maxalt [Rizatriptan] should not be consumed in a day. The tablet is to be taken with liquid. In case you are consuming the orally disintegrating tablet then you need to place the tablet on the tongue and the tablet shall get dissolved, you do not require taking any liquid with the orally disintegrating tablet.
Side Effects
Pain and heaviness in the chest, pain in the neck, faintness, fast heart beat, tightness, fatigue, palpitations, stomach pain and bloody diarrhea are some of the side effects experienced while taking Maxalt [Rizatriptan].
Drug Interaction
Some of the drugs that interfere with the action of Maxalt [Rizatriptan] are lithium, meperidine, propranolol, St. John's wort, Tryptophan, ergotamine-type medications such as ergotamine, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, etc.
Uses
Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is prescribed in migraine attacks which start with or without an aura.
Storage
Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is to be stored away from children and at a room temperature of 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Keep it away from moisture, heat and light.
Precaution
· Maxalt [Rizatriptan] is not to be recommended if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are trying to be pregnant or are breast feeding.
· Avoid the use of Maxalt [Rizatriptan] in persons younger than 18 years.
· Use of this medicine is to be avoided if you are sensitive to its contents or have a history of heart disease or suffer from uncontrolled hypertension or blood circulation complaints, etc.
· Avoid Maxalt [Rizatriptan] if monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or phenelzine (Nardil) is taken during the last 14 days.
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