Rizanet 5 Oral Disintegrating Strip is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of acute attack of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
Rizanet 5 Oral Disintegrating Strip may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include neck pain, dry mouth, sensation of heaviness, nausea, weakness, jaw pain, throat pain and paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.
It may also cause sleepiness in the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Rizanet 5 Oral Disintegrating Strip is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.
Salt Name
Rizatriptan (5mg)
Directions of use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Rizanet 5 Oral Disintegrating Strip may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Key Benefits
Acute migraine headache
Side Effect
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rizanet
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Heaviness
Jaw pain
Nausea
Neck pain
Sleepiness
Throat pain
Weakness
Storage Preference:
Store at room temperature (10-30°C)
Pack of 1S