JAMP-Rizatriptan
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Maxalt-MLT?;Maxalt?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Rizatriptan?;CO Rizatriptan;CO Rizatriptan ODT;JAMP-Rizatriptan;Mar-Rizatriptan;Maxalt RPDT;MaxaltT;Mylan-Rizatriptan ODT;Sandoz-Rizatriptan ODT
Uses
- It is used to treat migraine headaches.
- Rizatriptan lowers swelling of blood vessels in the brain that cause the migraine.
Dosing
How to take
- Swallow Maxalt? tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Take with liquids as early as you can after the attack has started.
- If your headache comes back after the first dose, 1 more dose may be taken 2 hours after the first one.
- Keep a diary of your headaches.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet:
- Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
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