Maxalt
Rizatriptan tablets for migraine. It narrows the blood vessels that widen during an attack.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Rizatriptan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
This listing uses Maxalt as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Maxalt vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Maxalt details
- Condition
- Migraine
- Alternative names
- rizatriptan
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Triptan
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; somnolence; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; dry mouth; paraesthesia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Ergotamine; Propranolol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Contraindications
ischaemic heart disease; uncontrolled hypertension; MAO inhibitor therapy within two weeks
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; severe cerebral haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rizatriptan tablets for migraine. It narrows the blood vessels that widen during an attack.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors on cranial blood vessels, producing local vasoconstriction and reducing inflammatory signaling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Maxalt is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Rizatriptan, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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