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Generic: Rizatriptan

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Acute migraine attacks

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Acute migraine attacks Adult: Initially, 10 mg. If ineffective, 2nd dose should not be taken for the same attack. If symptoms recur after initial response, a further dose of 10 mg may be given. Doses should be separated by at least 2 hr. Max: 20 mg/24 hr. If patient is also taking propanolol, initiate with 5 mg. Max: 10 mg/24 hr. Ensure that the 2 drugs are separated by at least 2 hr. Hepatic Impairment For mild-moderate impairment, initate with 5 mg. Further dose of 5 mg may be taken after an interval of at least 2 hr. Max: 10 mg/24 hr. Avoid in severe impairment.

Child Dose

Migraine Headache Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established 6-17 years (<40 kg): 5 mg PO once q24hr 6-17 years: (40 kg or greater): 10 mg PO once q24hr Dosing considerations Efficacy and safety of treatment with more than 1 dose within 24 hours in pediatric patients has not been established 6-17 years (<40 kg) taking propranolol: Do not administer rizatriptan 6-17 years (>40 kg) taking propranolol: Limit dose to 5 mg PO once q24hr as necessary; not to exceed 5 mg/24hr

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment For mild-moderate impairment, initate with 5 mg. Further dose of 5 mg may be taken after an interval of at least 2 hr. Max: 10 mg/24 hr. Avoid in severe impairment.

Contraindication

History of MI, peripheral vascular disease, transient ishaemic attack, ischaemic heart disease or Prinzmetal's angina; uncontrolled hypertension; basilar or hemiplegic migraine; severe hepatic or renal impairment. Adolescent <18 yr.

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