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Maxtan-5 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

RIZATRIPTAN-5MG

Uses:

Migraine

Medicinal Benefits:

Maxtan-5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin 5-HT receptor agonists used to treat migraine with or without an aura. Maxtan-5 Tablet works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Maxtan-5 Tablet helps decrease the substances in the body which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms. 

FAQs

Maxtan-5 Tablet works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Maxtan-5 Tablet helps decrease the substances in the body which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Maxtan-5 Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and alcohol-containing mouthwashes, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Do not discontinue Maxtan-5 Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it could lead to recurring or worsening symptoms. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Maxtan-5 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Maxtan-5 Tablet.

Maxtan-5 Tablet should not be taken along with medicines containing ergotamine. Before taking ergotamine-containing medicines, maintain a gap of 6 hours if you have taken Maxtan-5 Tablet. Maintain a gap of 24 hours after taking ergotamine-type medicines if you are taking Maxtan-5 Tablet.

Maxtan-5 Tablet should not be taken along with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI). Avoid taking Maxtan-5 Tablet if you have taken MAOI (drugs used to treat depression) in the last 14 days.

Maxtan-5 Tablet does not prevent or reduce the number of attacks; it only helps treat a headache that has already begun.