Name: RIZact 5 Tablet
SKU: pb2/med/974
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

RIZact 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of acute attacks 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.

RIZact 5 Tablet 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 the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include dry mouth, sensation of heaviness, nausea, weakness, 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 at 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 RIZact 5 Tablet 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.

Uses of RIZact Tablet

Acute migraine headache

Benefits of RIZact Tablet

In Acute migraine headache

Migraine is a type of headache that causes intense throbbing pain, often with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. RIZact 5 Tablet is used during a migraine attack to relieve headache, ease associated symptoms, and help patients return to normal activities faster.

Side effects of RIZact Tablet

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 RIZact

Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Heaviness
Nausea
Sleepiness
Weakness

How to use RIZact Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. RIZact 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How RIZact Tablet works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. RIZact 5 Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking RIZact 5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of RIZact 5 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

RIZact 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

RIZact 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

RIZact 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

RIZact 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take RIZact Tablet?

If you miss a dose of RIZact 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.