Rizatriptan
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Place orally disintegrating strip on the tongue, where it dissolves rapidly without requiring water. Take at the earliest onset of migraine headache. A second strip may be taken after at least 2 hours if headache recurs. Maximum dose: 30 mg in 24 hours (or 15 mg if taking propranolol).
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Dizziness, somnolence, asthenia, nausea, throat and chest tightness, paresthesia. Rare/Severe: Myocardial ischemia/infarction, coronary vasospasm, cerebrovascular accidents, and serotonin syndrome.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in coronary artery disease, history of stroke/TIA, uncontrolled hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease. In patients taking propranolol, rizatriptan dose must not exceed 5 mg per single dose (max 15 mg/day) due to an 70% increase in rizatriptan plasma concentrations.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Rizatriptan
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Strips 5 mg
Rizatriptan Benzoate is a second-generation selective serotonin 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptor agonist with rapid oral absorption (onset of pain relief within 30 minutes). It selectively constricts painfully distended cranial vessels and inhibits trigeminal calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) release. Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Strips 10 mg
Rizatriptan Benzoate is a second-generation selective serotonin 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptor agonist with rapid oral absorption (onset of pain relief within 30 minutes). It selectively constricts painfully distended cranial vessels and inhibits trigeminal calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) release. Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Rizatriptan.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Strips 5 mg | 5's in Mono-carton | ₹90.94 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Strips 10 mg | 5's in Mono-carton | ₹150.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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