Maximum dose: 5 mg in a 24-hour period
AUC of rizatriptan is approximately 30% higher in females than in males
Always follow your doctor’s instructions for rizatriptan dosage
Gender: The mean AUC 0-∞ and C max of rizatriptan (10 mg orally) were about 30% and 11% higher in females as compared to
Rizatriptan is used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura
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
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If you get some relief, or if the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken 2 hours after the last dose
If the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken 4 hours after the last dose
Nasal spray dosage form indicated for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in pediatric patients aged ≥12 yr
May increase dose to 5 mg; not to exceed 5 mg per single dose; individual response The recommended starting dose of rizatriptan benzoate is either 5mgor 10mg for the acute treatment of migraines in adults
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rizatriptan + propranolol ORAL STRIP FORM: contraindicated; ORAL TAB, ODT FORMS: avoid combo in peds pts 40 kg; monitor BP and adjust rizatriptan dose to 5 mg/dose in peds pts >40 kg and adults, max 5 mg/24h in peds pts >40 kg, max 15 mg/24h in adults: combo may incr
The maximum dose is usually not more than 30 mg per day
Dose Administration of Rizatriptan ODT 5 mg or 10 mg in Pediatric Migraineurs Ages 6 to 17 Years (P083, Without Water) and Rizatriptan ODT max
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