Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Selective serotonin receptor agonists (triptans)
Forms:
Tablet, orally disintegrating tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Migraine headache
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Drug Class
Rizatriptan (rye-zah-trip-tan) belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin receptor agonists or triptans, which are migraine headache medicines.
Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Age Range
Rizatriptan is approved for use in adults and pediatric patients between 6 and 17 years of age.
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