It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Rizatriptan Orifarm before taking it.
What is Rizatriptan Orifarm
Treating migraine headaches with or without aura. It should not be used to prevent migraines or to treat cluster headaches. Rizatriptan Orifarm is a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist ("triptan"). It works by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain, relieving migraine headaches.
Important safety information:
Rizatriptan Orifarm may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Rizatriptan Orifarm with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Overuse of Rizatriptan Orifarm can cause your headache to become worse. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Rizatriptan Orifarm is not intended to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience.
If you have a headache that is different from your usual migraine attacks, check with your doctor before using Rizatriptan Orifarm.
Rarely, serious heart problems have been reported within a few hours of using Rizatriptan Orifarm. Contact your doctor at once if fast or irregular heartbeat; chest, jaw, or neck pain or numbness; numbness of an arm or leg; severe stomach pain, dizziness, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes occur. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Serotonin syndrome is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Rizatriptan Orifarm. Your risk may be greater if you take Rizatriptan Orifarm with certain other medicines (eg, MAOIs, SNRIs, SSRIs). Symptoms may include agitation; confusion; hallucinations; coma; fever; fast or irregular heartbeat; tremor; muscle spasms; trouble walking; excessive sweating; and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Lab tests, including heart function, may be performed while you use Rizatriptan Orifarm. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Rizatriptan Orifarm should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Rizatriptan Orifarm while you are pregnant. It is not known if Rizatriptan Orifarm is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Rizatriptan Orifarm, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Rizatriptan Orifarm side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody diarrhea; burning, numbness, or tingling of the hands or feet; chest heaviness; chest, neck, or jaw pain, tightness, or pressure; decreased coordination; excessive sweating; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; mental or mood changes (eg, agitation); muscle spasms; seizure; severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; shortness of breath; stomach pain; symptoms of stroke (eg, confusion, one-sided weakness, slurred speech); tremor; unusual weakness; very cold or blue fingers or toes; vision changes or loss of vision.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Rizatriptan Orifarm - Frequently asked Questions
Can Rizatriptan Orifarm be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Rizatriptan Orifarm?
Use Rizatriptan Orifarm as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Rizatriptan Orifarm. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Take Rizatriptan Orifarm by mouth with or without food.
Take Rizatriptan Orifarm with plenty of fluid.
It is best to take a dose of Rizatriptan Orifarm as soon as you notice symptoms of a migraine attack.
For adults: If your migraine symptoms go away and then come back, you may take a second dose as directed by your doctor. Wait at least 2 hours between doses.
For children: If migraine symptoms go away and then come back, check with the child's doctor for instructions. Safety and effectiveness of using more than 1 dose within 24 hours in children have not been confirmed.
If your symptoms do not improve after the first dose, do not take a second dose for the same attack. Contact your doctor.
Do not take more than the amount prescribed by your doctor in a 24-hour period or treat more than 4 headaches within 30 days without checking with your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Rizatriptan Orifarm and you still have a headache, follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Contact your doctor right away if you are unsure of what to do if you miss a dose. Do not take Rizatriptan Orifarm more often than prescribed. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rizatriptan Orifarm.
Who should not take Rizatriptan Orifarm?
Some medical conditions may interact with Rizatriptan Orifarm. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you are very overweight, past menopause, or you smoke
if you have a history of other types of headaches
if you have a history of diabetes, kidney or liver problems, heart problems, chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood cholesterol, or high blood pressure
if a family member has had heart disease or a stroke
if you are a man who is older than 40 years old
if you are on dialysis
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Rizatriptan Orifarm. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, venlafaxine), sibutramine, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because severe side effects, such as a reaction that may include fever, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, may occur
Ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine) or propranolol because they may increase the risk of rizatriptan's side effects
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rizatriptan Orifarm may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Rizatriptan Orifarm be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Rizatriptan Orifarm be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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