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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma

About Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's

Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin 5-HT receptor agonists used to treat migraine with or without an aura. Migraine is a neurological condition that is characterised by intense pulsating, throbbing, pounding, debilitating headache, which usually occurs on one side of the head; however, it can occur on both sides or shift. 
 
Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's contains ‘Rizatriptan’ which works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's helps decrease the substances in the body which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's does not prevent or reduce the number of attacks; it only helps in treating a headache that has already begun.
 
You are advised to take Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhoea, and pain in the abdomen or chest. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after the treatment with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

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Composition

RIZATRIPTAN-5MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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Uses of Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's

Migraine

Medicinal Benefits

Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin 5-HT receptor agonists used to treat migraine with or without an aura. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain, thereby providing relief from migraine headaches. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's helps decrease the substances in the body which can trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms. 

Side Effects of Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's

  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Pain in abdomen or chest

Directions for Use

Take Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's on an empty stomach.Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet.Orally Disintegrating tablet: Place it on your tongue and allow it to dissolve; do not swallow as a whole.Disintegrating strip: Keep the strip in your mouth until it dissolves; do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling it with wet hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have mild/severe high blood pressure which is not controlled by medication, heart problems such as heart attack or pain in the chest, severe liver or kidney problems, if you have had a stroke, blockage problem with the arteries, if you are taking MAOI or have taken them in the last 14days, if you are taking ergotamine-containing medicines or any other medicines for migraine. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, a problem with heartbeats, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after the treatment with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RizatriptanAlmotriptan
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RizatriptanErgotamine
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RizatriptanAlmotriptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Almotriptan with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Almotriptan is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanErgotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Ergotamine with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Ergotamine is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanZolmitriptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Zolmitriptan can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Zolmitriptan is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Isocarboxazid with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of high blood pressure and increases the blood levels of isocarboxazid.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isocarboxazid with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Phenelzine with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Phenelzine is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
When Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's is taken with Tranylcypromine can increase the blood levels of Riztriptan and also high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanCabergoline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Cabergoline with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Cabergoline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
When Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's is taken with Procarbazine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Procarbazine is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanDihydroergotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Combining Dihydroergotamine with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's with Dihydroergotamine is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
RizatriptanBromocriptine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's:
Coadministration of bromocriptine with Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's can increase the risk of side effects such as high blood pressure and heart-related problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between bromocriptine and Rizamelt 5mg Disintegrating Strip 1's, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • FLUOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN+HYDROCODONE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • NARATRIPTAN
  • ZOLMITRIPTAN
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • LINEZOLID

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly as it helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Avoid bright lights, loud noise, and extreme temperatures.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Massage your scalp to ease the pain.
  • Lie down in a quiet, dark room.
  • Place a cold cloth over your forehead or neck.
  • Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks. 
  • Learn what triggers your migraine and try avoiding them.
  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Learn relaxation skills as they help in reducing stress.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Migraine: Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterised by intense, debilitating headache. Hormonal changes, stress, lack or excess of sleep, bright lights, loud sounds, certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine headaches. Migraine headache is preceded by warning symptoms one or two days prior to the headache itself. The warning symptoms include food cravings, depression, fatigue, hyperactivity, irritability, and neck stiffness. Symptoms of migraine include throbbing pain in one particular area with varying intensity, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling sensation, difficulty speaking, and sensitivity to sound and light.

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