Type: Tab. Manufacturer/Distributor: Acme Generic Name: Rizatriptan benzoate equivalent to rizatriptan INN 5mg/tablet.
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Dosing Information In Adults: The recommended starting dose of Rizatriptan Benzoate is either 5 mg or 10 mg for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. The 10-mg dose may provide a greater effect than the 5-mg dose, but may have a greater risk of adverse reactions.
Redosing In Adults: Although the effectiveness of a second dose or subsequent doses has not been established in placebocontrolled trials, if the migraine headache returns, a second dose may be administered 2 hours after the first dose. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg in any 24-hour period. The safety of treating, on average, more than four headaches in a 30-day period has not been established.
Dosing Information In Pediatric Patients (Age 6 to 17 Years): Dosing in pediatric patients is based on the patient's body weight. The recommended dose of Rizatriptan Benzoate is 5 mg in patients weighing less than 40 kg, and 10 mg in patients weighing 40 kg or more.
The efficacy and safety of treatment with more than one dose of Rizatriptan Benzoate within 24 hours in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age have not been established.
Dosage Adjustment For Patients On Propranolol: Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed.
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