Rizamelt 10mg Disintegrating Strips 1'S
Description
Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet is a prescription medication. The primary use of the Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet is to treat migraine in patients with or without aura. Migraine is a neu
rological disorder that causes intense pulsating, pounding, throbbing, debilitating headaches. It usually occurs on any one side of the head. But sometimes, it can occur on both sides or shift in position. The main component of this medication is rizatriptan. The mode of action of Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablets is to narrow the blood vessels in the brain, which can provide relief from migraine headaches. It can also lower the levels of certain substances in the body, which can trigger headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine. Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet does not prevent or lower the frequency of migraine attacks. It only helps manage the headache that has already begun. There are a few common side effects of the Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet, such as dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, sleepiness, dry mouth, vomiting, etc. Most of them do not require any medical attention.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹48.40 |
You Save | ₹6.60 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Rizatriptan(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Migraine |
Side effects | Upset stomach, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Muscle pain or cramps, Tremors, Flushing (feeling of warmth), Dry mouth, Dizziness |
Therapy | MIGRAINE DRUGS |
Uses of Rizamelt 10 MG
- As per CDSCO and USFDA, the Rizamelt Disintegrating tablet is indicated for,
- Managing acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults and in children from ages 6 to 17 years
Contraindications of Rizamelt 10 MG
- If you are allergic to the active or inactive ingredients of Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet
- If you have a cluster headache.
- If you have not been correctly diagnosed with migraine.
- If you have a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (few small strokes).
- If you have a history of ischemic heart disease or coronary artery vasospasm.
- If you are women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding.
- If you have uncontrolled low blood pressure.
- If you have peripheral vascular disease (condition of blood vessels).
- If you are diagnosed with ischemic bowel disease.
- If you have any skeletal muscle disorders (e.g., myopathy and rhabdomyolysis), the dose should be monitored.
- If you have any severe bleeding disorder, this medicine increases the risk of bleeding.
- If you have used antidepressants known as MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days.
- If you had heart rhythm disorders.
- If you experience any bleeding in the brain or stroke.
- If you are using any other medicine that increases serotonin, which can lead to serotonin syndrome and life-threatening side effects.
Side effects of Rizamelt 10 MG
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle pain or cramps
- Tremors
- Flushing (feeling of warmth)
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings of Rizamelt 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a severe kidney or liver illness.
- You have swelling of the face, tongue, and throat. It happens due to angioedema (swelling of blood vessels), which can happen with this medicine.
- You are suffering from types of headaches other than migraine.
- You have or are at risk of various types of heart disorders such as myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and Prinzmetal's angina.
- You have been diagnosed with gastrointestinal ischemic events (blood flow through the major arteries that supply blood to your intestines slows or stops)
- You experience peripheral vasospastic reactions (sudden contraction of the muscular walls of an artery)
- You experience head ache due to overuse of the medication. Detoxification may be necessary in such cases.
Mode of Action of Rizamelt 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Rizamelt 10 MG
- Take Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablets just as directed by the doctor.
- Do not alter the dose of the Rizamelt 10 Disintegrating Tablet, even if you do not see its effects.
- Swallow this pill as a whole with or without water. Do not break, crush, or chew it.
- Do not take Rizamelt Disintegrating Tablet with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not use Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet if its packaging has been already opened.
- Rizamelt Disintegrating Tablet should be taken before having food.
Interactions of Rizamelt 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Avoid ergotamine or ergot derivative medicines along with Rizamelt Tablets. They can have additive effects, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure and constriction of arteries of the heart (coronary artery vasoconstriction)....
- Do not use monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) along with these medicines. They can increase serotonin levels in the body, which can lead to many severe side effects such as high blood pressure, irritation, drowsiness, lethargy, etc. A minimum gap of 2 weeks should be maintained between them....
- Using beta-blockers at the same time as Rizamelt Tablets can lead to increased plasma levels of these medicines. It results in increased side effects specific to both these medicines.
- Using antidepressants such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) or Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) can also lead to serotonin syndrome. It can cause altered mental status, sweating, drowsiness, lethargy, etc....
Interactions with food items
- The effectiveness of Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablets can be lowered by food. Hence, for faster absorption of this medicine, it is better to take this tablet before food.
- There is no information present on the interactions of food products with RIzamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablets. Please seek medical advice.
Storage and disposal of Rizamelt 10 MG
Dosage of Rizamelt 10 MG
Overdose
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Content Details

Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can we use Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablets in children?
Q: Can persons older than 65 years use Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablets?
Q: Can I stop using the Rizamelt 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet if I am feeling better?
References
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