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Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years old.
Limitations of Use
- Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP, the diagnosis of migraine should be reconsidered before rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are administered to treat any subsequent attacks.
- Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are not indicated for use in the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine [see Contraindications (4)] .
- Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks.
- Safety and effectiveness of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP have not been established for cluster headache.
- 5 mg tabet: White to off white, round shaped tablets debossed with "316" on one side of tablet and "U" on other side of tablets.
- 10 mg Tablet White to off white, round shaped tablets debossed with "317" on one side of tablet and "U" on other side of tablets
- Ischemic coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia), or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
- Coronary artery vasospasm including Prinzmetal's angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
- History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .
- Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .
- Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .
- Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] .
- Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT1agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions (7.2 and 7.3)] .
- Hemiplegic or basilar migraine.
- Concurrent administration or recent discontinuation (i.e., within 2 weeks) of a MAO-A inhibitor [see Drug Interactions (7.5) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .
- Hypersensitivity to rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP or rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets, USP (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] .
- Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, and Prinzmetal's Angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
- Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .
- Chest and or Throat, Neck and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
- Cerebrovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .
- Other Vasospasm Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .
- Medication Overuse Headache [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] .
- Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .
- Increase in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] .
- have or have had heart problems
- have or have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- have or have had blood vessel problems including ischemic bowel disease
- have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- have taken other Triptan medicines in the last 24 hours
- have taken ergot-containing medicines in the last 24 hours
- have hemiplegic or basilar migraines
- take monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor or have taken a MAO inhibitor within the last 2 weeks
- are allergic to rizatriptan benzoate or any of the ingredients in rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP.
- have or have had heart problems, high blood pressure, chest pain, or shortness of breath
- have any risk factors for heart problems or blood vessel problems such as:
- have kidney or liver problems
- have any other medical condition
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if rizatriptan benzoate will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP, talk to your healthcare provider.
- are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if rizatriptan benzoate passes into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP.
- propranolol containing medicines such as Inderal®*, Inderal®LA*, or Innopran®XL*
- medicines used to treat mood disorders, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
- Take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
- Your doctor will tell you how much rizatriptan benzoate to take and when to take it.
- If your headache comes back after your first rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP dose:
- If you take too much rizatriptan benzoate, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
- heart attack. Symptoms of a heart attack may include:
- stroke. Symptoms of a stroke may include the following sudden symptoms:
- blood vessel problems. Symptoms of blood vessel problems may include:
- serotonin syndrome. A condition called serotonin syndrome can happen when Triptan medicines such as rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are taken with certain other medicines. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include:
- increased blood pressure
- feeling sleepy or tired
- pain or pressure in your chest or throat
- dizziness
- Store rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP at 20oto 25oC (68oto 77oF) with excursions allowed between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F).[See USP Controlled Room Temperature]
- Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP
Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are contraindicated in patients with:
The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling:
Patient Information
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP
(rye″ za trip′ tan ben′ zoe ate)
5 mg and 10 mg
Read this Patient Information before you start taking rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.
Unless otherwise stated, the information in this Patient Information leaflet applies to both rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP and to rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets, USP.
What is rizatriptan benzoate?
Rizatriptan benzoate is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called Triptans. Rizatriptan benzoate is available as a traditional tablet and as an orally disintegrating tablet.
Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP and rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablet, USP are used to treat migraine attacks with or without aura in adults and in children 6 to 17 years of age.
Rizatriptan benzoate is not to be used to prevent migraine attacks.
Rizatriptan benzoate is not for the treatment of hemiplegic or basilar migraines.
It is not known if rizatriptan benzoate is safe and effective for the treatment of cluster headaches.
It is not known if taking more than 1 dose of rizatriptan benzoate in 24 hours is safe and effective in children 6 to 17 years of age.
It is not known if rizatriptan benzoate is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age.
Who should not take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP?
Do not take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP if you:
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of the conditions listed above or if you are not sure if you take any of these medicines.
What should I tell my doctor before taking rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP?
Before you take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP, tell your doctor if you:
○ high blood pressure
○ high cholesterol
○ smoking
○ obesity
○ diabetes
○ family history of heart problems
○ you are post menopausal
○ you are a male over 40
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP work.
Especially tell your doctor if you take:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medicines, if you are not sure.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP?
○ For adults: a second dose may be taken 2 hours after the first dose. Do not take more than 30 mg of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP in a 24-hour period (for example, do not take more than 3 10 mg tablets in a 24-hour period).
○ For children 6 to 17 years of age: It is not known if taking more than 1 dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP in 24 hours is safe and effective. Talk to your doctor about what to do if your headache does not go away or comes back.
What should I avoid while taking rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP?
Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP may cause dizziness, weakness, or fainting. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything that needs you to be alert.
What are the possible side effects of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP?
Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you think you are having any of the serious side effects of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP including:
○ chest discomfort in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back
○ chest discomfort that feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain
○ pain or discomfort in your arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
○ shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort
○ breaking out in a cold sweat
○ nausea or vomiting
○ feeling lightheaded
○ numbness or weakness in your face, arm or leg, especially on one side of your body
○ confusion, problems speaking or understanding
○ problems seeing in 1 or both of your eyes
○ problems walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
○ severe headache with no known cause
○ stomach pain
○ bloody diarrhea
○ vision problems
○ coldness and numbness of hands and feet
○ agitation
○ hallucinations
○ coma
○ fast heartbeat
○ fast changes in your blood pressure
○ increased body temperature
○ muscle spasm
○ loss of coordination
○ nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
The most common side effects of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP in adults include:
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
If you take rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP too often, this may result in you getting chronic headaches. In such cases, you should contact your doctor, as you may have to stop taking rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP.
These are not all the possible side effects of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store rizatriptan benzoate tablets?
Keep rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General Information about the safe and effective use of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use rizatriptan benzoate for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP. If you would like more information, talk to your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP that is written for health professionals.
For more information, call Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. at 1-866-562-4616
What are the ingredients in rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP?
Active ingredient in rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP:
rizatriptan benzoate, USP.
Inactive ingredients in rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and magnesium stearate.
* The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Additional patient information leaflets can be obtained by calling Unichem at 1-866-562-4616.
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