Maxalt (rizatriptan) Disease Interactions

There are 5 disease interactions with Maxalt (rizatriptan):

The group of drugs known as 5-hydroxytryptamine1 receptor (5-HT1) agonists can cause vasospastic reactions, including coronary vasospasm, peripheral vascular ischemia, and colonic ischemia. Rarely, serious adverse cardiac events including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported within a few hours following the administration of 5-HT1 agonists, in some cases even in patients with no prior history or findings of coronary artery disease (CAD). Significant elevation in blood pressure, including hypertensive crisis, has also been reported on rare occasions in patients with and without a history of hypertension, as have transient increases in blood pressure and peripheral vascular resistance. In general, patients with potentially unrecognized CAD as predicted by the presence of risk factors (e.g., hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, tobacco use, obesity, diabetes, strong family history of CAD, female with surgical or physiological menopause, or male over 40 years of age) should not be administered 5-HT1 agonists unless a cardiovascular evaluation provides satisfactory clinical evidence indicating the lack of CAD, ischemic heart disease, or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease. As a precaution, the manufacturers recommend that the first dose be administered under medical surveillance in such patients, and that electrocardiographic monitoring be considered during the interval immediately following administration to help detect any asymptomatic cardiac ischemia that may occur. Periodic cardiovascular evaluations should be performed during intermittent, long-term use.

The use of 5-hydroxytryptamine1 receptor (5-HT1) agonists is contraindicated in patients with a current or past history of ischemic cardiac, cerebrovascular, and/or peripheral vascular diseases. In addition, these agents should not be used in patients with significant underlying cardiovascular diseases or uncontrolled hypertension. 5-HT1 agonists can cause vasospastic reactions, including coronary vasospasm, peripheral vascular ischemia, and colonic ischemia. Rarely, serious adverse cardiac events including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported within a few hours following the administration of 5-HT1 agonists, in some cases even in patients with no prior history or findings of coronary artery disease (CAD). Significant elevation in blood pressure, including hypertensive crisis, has also been reported on rare occasions in patients with and without a history of hypertension, as have transient increases in blood pressure and peripheral vascular resistance. Cerebrovascular events have included cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke, some resulting in fatalities. However, the relationship to 5-HT1 agonists is uncertain and, in a number of cases, the cerebrovascular events may have been primary where symptoms were mistaken to be migraine.

Rizatriptan is primarily metabolized by the liver. Following oral administration in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, the plasma concentrations of rizatriptan were not significantly altered in patients with mild hepatic impairment but were approximately 30% higher in patients with moderate hepatic impairment compared to healthy controls. Therapy with rizatriptan should be administered cautiously in patients with significantly impaired hepatic function. A lower initial dosage may be appropriate.

Maxalt-MLT (brand of rizatriptan) orally disintegrating tablets contain 1.05 mg and 2.10 mg of phenylalanine per each 5 mg and 10 mg tablet, respectively. The phenylalanine content should be considered when these products are used in patients who must restrict their intake of phenylalanine (i.e. phenylketonurics).

Rizatriptan is excreted in the urine primarily as metabolites but also as unchanged drug. Following oral administration in patients with renal impairment (CrCl = 10 to 60 mL/min/1.73 m2), the plasma concentrations of rizatriptan were not significantly altered compared to healthy controls. In hemodialysis patients (CrCl < 2 mL/min/1.73 m2), however, the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) was approximately 44% greater than that in controls. Therapy with rizatriptan should be administered cautiously in dialysis patients and patients with significantly impaired renal function. A lower initial dosage may be appropriate.

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