Rizatriptan

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Indicated for:

migraine headache with or without aura
Contraindications:

coronary artery disease
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Side effects:

Severe:
coronary artery vasospasm
transient myocardial ischemia
myocardial infarction
ventricular tachycardia
ventricular fibrillation
hypertensive crisis
Atypical sensations:
paresthesia
Cardiovascular:
palpitations
syncope
hypertension
hypotension
Ear, nose, and throat:
tinnitus
sensitivity to noise
sinusitis
allergic rhinitis
upper respiratory inflammation
Gastrointestinal:
diarrhea
Muscular:
myalgia
Neurological:
phonophobia
photophobia
Respiratory:
dyspnea
Skin:
sweating
Miscellaneous:
hypersensitivity

Rizatriptan (Maxalt®) is a triptan drug developed by Merck & Co. for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is available in strengths of 5 and 10 mg as tablets and orally disintegrating tablets (Maxalt-MLT).

Maxalt obtained approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 29, 1998. It represents a second-generation triptan.

Rizatriptan is available only by prescription in the United States and Canada.

This medication is used to treat acute migraine attacks. This drug does not prevent future migraine attacks.

External links

[Maxalt] Official homepage by Merck & Co.
[Maxalt Information] Fact Sheet
[Rizatriptan]

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