Maxtan 5 Tablet
Rs.121for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Maxtan Tablet
alcohol interaction for Maxtan Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Maxtan Tablet
lactation interaction for Maxtan Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Maxtan 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Maxtan 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Maxtan 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maxtan 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Maxtan 5mg Tablet
Rizatriptan(5mg)
Maxtan tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Acute migraine headache. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.
How maxtan tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Maxtan 5 Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Common side effects of maxtan tablet
Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Heaviness, Nausea, Sleepiness, Weakness
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Expert advice FOR Maxtan Tablet
- You have been prescribed Rizatriptan for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Frequently asked questions FOR Maxtan 5mg Tablet
Rizatriptan
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Maxtan 5 Tablet?
Before taking Maxtan 5 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
Q. What are the symptoms of Maxtan 5 Tablet overdose?
Taking an overdose of Maxtan 5 Tablet may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.