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Rizatriptan

Rizatriptan (Maxalt) is a triptan medicine used to treat migraine attacks as they happen. This listing includes Maxalt and Rizact tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths.

Maxalt

Migraine

5mg · 10mg

Rizatriptan tablets for migraine. It narrows the blood vessels that widen during an attack.

From$3.85/ tabletView

Rizact

Migraine

5mg · 10mg

Rizatriptan tablets for migraine. They narrow the dilated blood vessels that cause throbbing pain.

From$7.06/ tabletView

Key points

  • Acute treatment: Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraine attacks.
  • Vascular conditions: Rizatriptan is not suitable for people with several ischaemic or vascular conditions.
  • Recent migraine medicines: Another triptan or an ergot medicine used recently is an important suitability check.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Maxalt and Rizact are both listed as rizatriptan tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. Maxalt is the originator brand, while Rizact is listed as a separate Cipla Ltd line. These tablet options sit within Neurology.

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