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rizatriptan

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rizatriptan /ri·za·trip·tan/ (ri″zah-trip´tan) a selective serotonin receptor agonist used as the benzoate salt in the acute treatment of migraine.
rizatriptan,
a migraine agent.
indication It is used in the acute treatment of migraine.
contraindications Factors prohibiting its use include angina pectoris, a history of myocardial infarction, documented silent ischemia, Prinzmetal's angina, ischemic heart disease, concurrent use of ergotamine-containing preparations, uncontrolled hypertension, basilar or hemiplegic migraine, and known hypersensitivity.
adverse effects Adverse effects include chest tightness, chest pressure, nausea, and dry mouth. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, and fatigue.
rizatriptan [ri″zah-trip´tan]
a selective serotonin receptor agonist used as the benzoate salt in the acute treatment of migraine.
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