rizatriptan(Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT)
Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)
Pronunciation
/raɪzəˈtrɪptæn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- rizatriptan
- Brand names
- Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at first sign of migraine (not aura prevention).
- Do not take more than 30 mg in 24 hours.
- Do not use with another triptan or ergot within 24 hours.
- MLT tablet: do not push through foil; let dissolve on tongue.
- Limit to <=10 days/month to avoid medication-overuse headache.
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