Rizact 10mg treats symptoms of migraine headaches, such as severe throbbing that may be accompanied by nausea with increased sensitivity to light and sound. It can be used to treat migraines associated with an aura (appearance of light flashes or spots). This medicine cannot prevent migraines; it is used after a headache begins. Rizatriptan is an FDA-approved drug to treat acute migraine attacks. A migraine is a headache disorder characterized by recurring headaches that are moderate to severe. Usually, it affects one-half of the head. They can be pulsating in nature and can last from 2-72 hours.

A dose of 5 mg Rizatriptan is recommended for acute migraines. An increased dose of 10 mg of the drug may be prescribed in severe cases. The doctor may recommend an additional dose if the migraine does not subside within two hours of the initial dose. However, the dosage varies depending on the patient's history and other drugs he may be taking. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg in 24 hours. Please consult your doctor about how many tablets you can consume within a day to minimize side effects.

This drug should not be used in patients who have a history of coronary artery disease, angina, irregular heartbeat, stroke, ischemic heart disease, brain blood vessel disease, varicose veins, ischemic bowel disease, blood pressure etc. Do not take this drug if you have taken other migraine medicines (almotriptan, eletriptan, naratriptan, sumatriptan, or zolmitriptan); or ergot-type medications (bromocriptine, cabergoline, dihydroergotamine, ergoloid mesylates, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine, methysergide, or pergolide) in the past 24 hours. Do not take this medicine if you are taking a monoamine oxidase A inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine or if you have taken these medications in the past two weeks. This drug should not be taken by children who weigh less than 40 kgs or younger than six years. It should not be taken by people consuming monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Pregnant or lactating women are also advised not to take this drug. This medicine can interfere with birth control pills if you take it.

This drug interacts with the following medicines: Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs,) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen,

• Antidepressants such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, protriptyline, and trimipramine
• Propranolol
• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline
• Selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, such as desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, sibutramine, and venlafaxine.

Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, nausea, and weakness. The use of this drug with monoamine oxidase inhibitors may cause serotonin syndrome. It may cause coronary artery vasospasm, transient myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, hypertensive crisis, paresthesia, palpitations, syncope, hypertension, hypotension, tinnitus, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract inflammation, diarrhea, and dyspnea. Seek immediate medical help if these side effects occur. Let your doctor know if you have a history of diabetes, kidney/liver/heart problems, high blood cholesterol, or high blood pressure.