{"id":22344,"date":"2022-06-25T06:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T06:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22344"},"modified":"2022-06-25T09:36:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-25T09:36:08","slug":"rizatriptan-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rizatriptan-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Rizatriptan Sandoz &#8211; Rizatriptan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet<br>rizatriptan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rizatriptan Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rizatriptan Sandoz contains the active substance rizatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines called selective\u00a0serotonin\u00a05 &#8211;\u00a0HT\u00a0<sub>1B<\/sub>\u00a0\/\u00a0<sub>1D\u00a0<\/sub>receptor agonists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rizatriptan Sandoz is used to treating the headache phase of adult migraine attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rizatriptan contained in Rizatriptan Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Rizatriptan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ta NOT Rizatriptan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to rizatriptan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are currently taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), such as moclobemide, phenelzine or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tranylcypromine-glenmark\/\">tranylcypromine<\/a> (for the treatment of depression), or linezolid (for the treatment of bacterial infections), or if it has been less than two weeks since you stopped using\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0(\u00a0see section \u201cOther medicines and Rizatriptan Sandoz\u201d\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have severe liver or kidney function<\/li><li>if you have previously had a stroke or\u00a0TIA\u00a0attacks, ie.\u00a0symptoms similar to a stroke but lasting only one or two days<\/li><li>if you have moderate or severe high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or mild high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0that could NOT be controlled with medication<\/li><li>if you have ever had coronary heart disease, heart attack, or a certain type of chest pain, so-called spasm angina<\/li><li>if you have had problems with blood circulation in the legs (\u00a0peripheral\u00a0vascular disease)<\/li><li>if you are currently taking any other\u00a0migraine\u00a0medication, e.g.\u00a0ergotamine, ergotamine-type medicinal product (dihydroergotamine, methysergide), or any other preparation in group 5 \u2011 HT\u00a0<sub>1B<\/sub>\u00a0\/\u00a0<sub>1D<\/sub>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0receptor agonists\u00a0(eg sumatriptan, naratriptan or zolmitriptan) (\u00a0<em>see section \u201c\u00a0Other medicinal products and Rizatriptan Sandoz\u201d<\/em>\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Rizatriptan Sandoz if any of the following apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>any of the following risk factors for heart disease:<ul><li>high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>you smoke or use nicotine substitutes<\/li><li>heart disease in the family<\/li><li>you are a man and over 40 years or you are a woman and have undergone menopause<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>kidney or liver problems<\/li><li>a certain heart problem (branch block)<\/li><li>previous\u00a0allergies\u00a0_<\/li><li>headache associated with dizziness, difficulty walking, coordination problems, or weakness in legs or arms<\/li><li>a previous\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0to these or similar tablets with symptoms such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing and\/or swallowing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><li>previous transient symptoms, such as chest pain and feeling of tightness in the chest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take Rizatriptan Sandoz too often, you may get&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;headaches.&nbsp;If you experience this, contact your doctor as you may need to stop taking the tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist about your symptoms.\u00a0Your doctor will decide if it is a\u00a0migraine.\u00a0<strong>Rizatriptan Sandoz should only be taken for the treatment of migraine attacks.\u00a0<\/strong>Rizatriptan Sandoz must not be taken for the treatment of other headaches that may be caused by other, more serious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are over 65 years old, your doctor will advise you on whether you can take the tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Rizatriptan Sandoz in children under 18 years of age is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Rizatriptan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do NOT take Rizatriptan Sandoz with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MAOIs\u00a0(\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0)<\/strong>\u00a0such as moclobemide, phenelzine, linezolid, or tranylcypromine or within two weeks of stopping treatment with MAOIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some other medicines for\u00a0migraines<\/strong>, ie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other preparations in the same drug group as rizatriptan, e.g.&nbsp;sumatriptan, naratriptan or zolmitriptan.<\/li><li>ergotamine-type preparations, e.g.&nbsp;ergotamine&nbsp;, dihydroergotamine or methysergide.&nbsp;Wait until at least 6 hours have elapsed after taking Rizatriptan Sandoz before taking these medicines.&nbsp;If you stop using ergotamine-type preparations, wait at least 24 hours before starting Rizatriptan Sandoz.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are also taking any of the following, ask your doctor for advice and information about the risks of Rizatriptan Sandoz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>antidepressants, e.g.\u00a0sertraline, escitalopram,\u00a0fluoxetine,\u00a0venlafaxine,\u00a0or duloxetine<\/li><li>propranolol (often for the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0) &#8211; you can only take a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0of 5 mg rizatriptan<\/li><li>the natural preparation of St. John&#8217;s\u00a0wort\u00a0(\u00a0Hypericum perforatum\u00a0).\u00a0Concomitant intake of St. John&#8217;s\u00a0wort\u00a0and Rizatriptan Sandoz may increase the risk of\u00a0side effects.\u00a0It is recommended that Rizatriptan Sandoz and St. John&#8217;s\u00a0wort\u00a0not be taken at the same time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rizatriptan Sandoz with food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to take the tablets on an empty stomach, but the preparation can be taken even after a meal.&nbsp;If Rizatriptan Sandoz is taken with food, it may take longer before the preparation starts to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if rizatriptan is harmful to the fetus if taken by a pregnant woman.\u00a0Avoid breastfeeding until 24 hours have elapsed after taking Rizatriptan Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Migraine&nbsp;or treatment with Rizatriptan Sandoz may cause drowsiness in some patients.&nbsp;Dizziness has also been reported in some patients taking the drug.&nbsp;If you experience these effects, check if it is safe for you to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rizatriptan Sandoz contains aspartame, sodium and sulfites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 5.6 mg of aspartame per&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine.&nbsp;It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited disease that leads to the accumulation of high levels of phenylalanine in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0orodispersible\u00a0tablet, ie is essential &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains sulfites, which in rare cases can cause severe\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0and convulsions in the trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Rizatriptan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rizatriptan Sandoz is not intended to prevent\u00a0migraines.\u00a0It only seems when the attack has already begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults over 18<\/strong>\u00a0is 10 mg at the first signs of a migraine attack.\u00a0For some patients, however, the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg.\u00a0Your doctor will decide which\u00a0dose\u00a0is best for you.\u00a0You must take the medicine according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most migraine attacks are treated with a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(one tablet) of Rizatriptan Sandoz.&nbsp;However, if a tablet does not help, do NOT take another tablet to treat the same migraine attack without consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a migraine attack does not go away with Rizatriptan Sandoz, your next migraine attack will likely respond to treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience a NEW migraine attack within 24 hours of the first one, you can take another tablet of Rizatriptan Sandoz.\u00a0But do not take more than two tablets within 24 hours.\u00a0There should always be at least two hours between\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablets as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tear off a tablet pocket along the dotted line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully pull off the foil and start at the side marked with an arrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20080219000071#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Sandoz\/Media\/rizatriptan.jpg\" alt=\"Rizatriptan\" title=\"Rizatriptan\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet should be placed on the tongue, where it dissolves and then swallowed with saliva.&nbsp;The tablets do not need to be taken with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Rizatriptan Sandoz than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dose you take must be the one prescribed by your doctor.\u00a0If you take more tablets than your doctor has prescribed, you should seek medical attention immediately as too many tablets can be harmful to your health.\u00a0The effects of taking too many tablets include the symptoms mentioned in section 4, in particular the following: dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, or slow\u00a0heart rate.\u00a0You may also have high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and\u00a0side effects\u00a0that affect the heart and circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In drug studies in adults, the most commonly reported\u00a0side effects\u00a0were dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of an\u00a0allergic reaction<\/strong>, serotonergic syndrome, heart attack,<strong> or stroke:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic reactions that can be very severe, e.g.\u00a0swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, which may cause difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speech (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><li>severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with rash, redness of the skin, blisters on the lips, eyes, or mouth, scaly skin, and fever<\/li><li>chest pain, feeling of tightness in the chest or neck, or other symptoms that may indicate a heart attack<\/li><li>weakness or complete paralysis of the arms, legs, or face, or speech difficulties, which may be a sign of a stroke<\/li><li>so-called serotonin syndrome, which is characterized by unconsciousness, unstable\u00a0blood pressure, extremely high body temperature, failing muscle coordination, arousal, and hallucinations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effect&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness, drowsiness, and a feeling of weakness\/fatigue<\/li><li>headache, and crawling (\u00a0paresthesia\u00a0), decreased sensitivity to the skin (\u00a0hypesthesia\u00a0), decreased mental acuity, insomnia<\/li><li>fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, digestive problems<\/li><li>redness\u00a0(short-lived in the face)<\/li><li>the feeling of heaviness in parts of the body, pain in the neck, stiffness<\/li><li>abdominal or chest pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>failing muscle coordination, disorientation, nervousness, carousel feeling<\/li><li>tremor<\/li><li>fainting<\/li><li>altered sense of taste (bad taste in the mouth)<\/li><li>dimsyn<\/li><li>high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>hot herds<\/li><li>breathing difficulties<\/li><li>thirst<\/li><li>rash, itchy and raised rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat, which may cause shortness of breath and\/or difficulty swallowing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><li>sweating<\/li><li>the feeling of tightness in parts of the body, muscle weakness<\/li><li>irregular heartbeat,\u00a0ECG abnormalities\u00a0(examination measuring the heart&#8217;s electrical activity)<\/li><li>facial pain, muscle pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>wheezing and hissing breathing<\/li><li>allergic reaction\u00a0(hypersensitivity), sudden life-threatening\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(\u00a0anaphylaxis\u00a0)<\/li><li>stroke.\u00a0Most common in patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (high\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0diabetes, smoking, use of nicotine replacement therapy, heart disease or\u00a0stroke\u00a0in the family, men over 40 years, postmenopausal women, special heart rhythm disorders [branch block])<\/li><li>slow heartbeat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>spasm\u00a0of blood vessels in the arms and legs including feeling cold and numbness of the hands and feet<\/li><li>seizures<\/li><li>a so-called serotonergic syndrome that can cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as\u00a0coma, unstable\u00a0blood pressure, extremely high body temperature, disturbance in the coordination of muscle movements, anxiety, and hallucinations<\/li><li>severe skin rash with or without fever (\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0)<\/li><li>ischemic\u00a0colitis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0that causes abdominal pain and diarrhea)<\/li><li>heart attack or\u00a0spasm\u00a0in the blood vessels of the heart.\u00a0Most commonly found in patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (high\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0diabetes, smoking, use of nicotine replacement therapy, heart disease or\u00a0stroke\u00a0in the family, men over 40 years, postmenopausal women, special heart rhythm disorders [branch block)).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Rizatriptan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special temperature instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is rizatriptan.\u00a0An\u00a0orodispersible\u00a0tablet contains 10 mg of rizatriptan (as benzoate).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are calcium silicate, crospovidone type A,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol (E421), aspartame (E951), magnesium stearate, sweet orange aroma (contains gum arabic (E414),\u00a0ascorbic acid, methyl butyric acid, E300) propylene glycol (E1520),\u00a0sodium, sulfites).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>10 mg&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablets<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White to off-white, round, flat tablet, marked \u201cRZT\u201d on one side and \u201c10\u201d on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0orodispersible\u00a0tablets are packaged in aluminum\/aluminum blisters and placed in a carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 2, 3, 6, 12, 18&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Trimline 2D, 9220 Lendava, Slovenia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rizatriptan Sandoz contains the active substance rizatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin 5 &#8211; HT 1B \/ 1D receptor agonists 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