Ritza 5 mg Tablet

Ritza 5 mg Tablet is a prescription migraine medicine that contains rizatriptan 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the triptan class, which is used to treat migraine attacks after they start, with or without aura. Ritza 5 mg Tablet is not for preventing migraines every day, but for relieving an active migraine episode. This pack contains 10 tablets, supplied as a strip/box by Natco Pharma, India.

How it works: Rizatriptan works by narrowing widened blood vessels in the brain and reducing migraine-related pain signals. As a tablet, Ritza 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestines so it can start helping during a migraine attack.

Ritza 5 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength in this product, so it may be chosen for people who need a smaller rizatriptan dose or who are more likely to need a gentler option because of age, body weight, other medicines, or side effect concerns. A doctor may select Ritza 5 mg Tablet when a lower dose is appropriate before considering a higher dose, since the 5 mg strength can still treat a migraine attack while allowing more cautious dosing.

• Acute treatment of migraine attacks
• Migraine with aura
• Migraine without aura
• Relief of migraine-related headache and symptoms
• May help associated nausea, light sensitivity, and sound sensitivity

• Swallow Ritza 5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it as soon as a migraine starts; it is meant for attack relief, not daily prevention.
• Do not take it to treat another type of headache unless a doctor has told you to do so.
• If the migraine comes back after improvement, follow your doctor’s instructions about whether and when a second dose may be taken.
• Do not exceed the daily maximum set by your prescriber; follow the package directions and prescription exactly.
• Food can slow absorption a little, but the tablet can still be taken with or without food.

Each Ritza 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of rizatriptan. The exact dose and whether a second 5 mg dose may be taken later in the day depend on your doctor’s instructions, your other medicines, and your medical history. The maximum amount in 24 hours is set by the prescriber and should not be exceeded.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rizatriptan may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable after taking the tablet
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Dry mouth
• Feeling of heaviness or pressure
• Flushing
• Nausea

• Ritza 5 mg Tablet is for migraine attacks only and should not be used to prevent migraines every day.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, chest pain, uncontrolled high blood pressure, stroke history, or circulation problems before using rizatriptan.
• Do not use it with ergot migraine medicines or another triptan close together unless your doctor says it is safe.
• If you take propranolol, your prescriber may need to adjust the rizatriptan dose because levels can rise.
• Avoid alcohol during a migraine attack if it makes your symptoms or dizziness worse.
• Use caution when driving or using machines because this tablet can cause sleepiness or dizziness.
• Seek urgent care if your migraine is different from usual, unusually severe, or not improving as expected.

Store Ritza 5 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.