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Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg Tablet, 18-count — NDC 72189-316-18 (Billing 72189-0316-18)

by Direct Rx · 18 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 18 tablets of Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg Tablet from Direct Rx, marketed since Jan 2022 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 72189-0316-18
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-316-18 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 72189-316-18 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
72189 labeler · 316 product · 18 package
Package marketed since
Jan 20, 2022
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Billing quantity
18 EA per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7218931618 1
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
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Other active recalls for Rizatriptan Benzoate (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Jul 9, 2025 — CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit. (Ascend Laboratories, LLC) · FDA recall D-0534-2025
Class II · Jul 9, 2025 — CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit. (Ascend Laboratories, LLC) · FDA recall D-0533-2025
Class II · May 13, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0535-2024
Class II · May 13, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0534-2024
Class II · May 10, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0532-2024
Class II · May 10, 2024 — CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Rizatriptan Impurity results that are above the FDA acceptable limit. (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0533-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-316-18
Product NDC 72189-316
11-digit billing NDC 72189031618
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 312840
UNII WR978S7QHH
Application # ANDA203269
SPL Set ID d60560d5-8e52-099d-e053-2a95a90a20af
Established class (EPC) Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Mechanism of action Serotonin 1b Receptor Agonists; Serotonin 1d Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-01-20
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 67406060100310
GPI class Rizatriptan Benzoate
GCN Seq No 040221
GCN 19591
HICL code 018535
Ingredient (HICL) Rizatriptan Benzoate
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Analgesics
HIC3 code H3F
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antimigraine Preparations
AHFS code 28:32.28.00
AHFS class Selective Serotonin Agonists
FDB label name RIZATRIPTAN 5 MG TABLET
FDB brand name Rizatriptan
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 040221
  • GCN: 19591
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 67406060100310
  • HICL (First Databank): 018535
  • AHFS class code: 28:32.28.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 312840
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72189-316-18 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 72189-0316-18. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists
How it works Serotonin 1b Receptor Agonists, Serotonin 1d Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name RIZATRIPTAN 5 MG TABLET Ingredient Rizatriptan Benzoate
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats a migraine attack once it has started, with or without aura. It works for adults and for children 6 to 17. It does not prevent migraines and is not for cluster headache.
  • Take it by mouth when a migraine begins. Tablets are swallowed, while the dissolving tablets and Rizafilm melt in your mouth. You can take it with or without food. If the headache...
  • The most common are tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness, tingling and pain or pressure sensations. Tightness in the chest, throat or jaw can happen and is usually not heart-related, b...
  • Seek emergency help for chest pain, sudden weakness or trouble speaking, a racing heartbeat, swelling of the face or throat, or severe stomach pain with bloody diarrhea. Also seek...
📖 Read our full Rizatriptan guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.9419 $16.95 / 18 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
72189-0316-18 You're viewing this Main listing 18 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2022-01-20 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 00093-7471-43 Teva 18 tablets $0.348 AB Availability likely —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 57237-0087-34 Rising 12 tablets $0.348 AB Availability likely —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 65862-0599-12 Aurobindo 12 tablets $0.348 — Availability likely —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 69097-0865-17 Cipla 6 tablets $0.514 — FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 29300-0316-21 Unichem 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rizatriptan 5 mg 33342-0087-07 Macleods 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 51407-0681-12 Golden 12 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 61919-0394-18 DIRECT 18 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 67877-0261-01 Ascend 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
rizatriptan benzoate 5 mg 68462-0465-72 Glenmark 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 71335-1149-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 71335-2031-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 71335-2536-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 71335-2979-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mgthis 72189-0316-18 Direct 18 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 72189-0512-18 Direct_Rx 18 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rizatriptan Benzoate 5 mg 82619-0111-01 Creekwood 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Jan 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.

4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerDirect Rx
Application holderALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
FDA applicationANDA203269 (ANDA)
Labeler code72189
First marketedJan 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio204 products on file

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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 124 words ▾

Rizatriptan benzoate tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years old. Limitations of Use Rizatriptan benzoate tablets should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with rizatriptan benzoate tablets, the diagnosis of migraine should be reconsidered before rizatriptan benzoate tablets are administered to treat any subsequent attacks.

Rizatriptan benzoate tablets are not indicated for use in the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4)]. Rizatriptan benzoate tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of rizatriptan benzoate tablets have not been established for cluster headache.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

2.1Dosing Information in Adults The recommended starting dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets are either 5 mg or 10 mg for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. The 10-mg dose may provide a greater effect than the 5-mg dose, but may have a greater risk of adverse reactions [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)]. Redosing in Adults Although the effectiveness of a second dose or subsequent doses has not been established in placebo-controlled trials, if the migraine headache returns, a second dose may be administered 2 hours after the first dose.

The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg in any 24-hour period. The safety of treating, on average, more than four headaches in a 30-day period has not been established.

2.2Dosing Information in Pediatric Patients (Age 6 to 17 Years) Dosing in pediatric patients is based on the patient's body weight. The recommended dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets is 5 mg in patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lb), and 10 mg in patients weighing 40 kg (88 lb) or more. The efficacy and safety of treatment with more than one dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablet within 24 hours in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age have not been established.

2.4Dosage Adjustment for Patients on Propranolol Adult Patients In adult patients taking propranolol, only the 5-mg dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets are recommended, up to a maximum of 3 doses in any 24-hour period (15 mg) [see DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.1) and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)]. Pediatric Patients For pediatric patients weighing 40 kg (88 lb) or more, taking propranolol, only a single 5-mg dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets is recommended (maximum dose of 5 mg in a 24-hour period). Rizatriptan benzoate tablets should not be prescribed to propranolol-treated pediatric patients who weigh less than 40 kg (88 lb) [see DrugInteractions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 44 words ▾

Rizatriptan benzoate Tablets, USP 5 mg tablets are white to off-white, capsule-shaped, compressed tablets debossed “RZT” on one side and “5” on other side. 10 mg tablets are white to off-white, capsule-shaped, compressed tablets debossed “RZT” on one side and “10” on other side.

⛔ Contraindications 152 words ▾

Rizatriptan benzoate tablets are contraindicated in patients with: Ischemic coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia), or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)]. Coronary artery vasospasm including Prinzmetal's angina [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS(5.1)]. History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.4)].

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5)]. Ischemic bowel disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5)]. Uncontrolled hypertension [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.8)].

Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.2 and 7.3)]. Hemiplegic or basilar migraine [see Indications and Usage (1)]. Concurrent administration or recent discontinuation (i.e., within 2 weeks) of a MAO-A inhibitor [see DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.5) and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)].

Hypersensitivity to rizatriptan or any of the excipients (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) [see ADVERSE REACTIONS (6.2)].

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5.1Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, and Prinzmetal's Angina Rizatriptan benzoate tablets should not be given to patients with ischemic or vasospastic coronary artery disease. There have been rare reports of serious cardiac adverse reactions, including acute myocardial infarction, occurring within a few hours following administration of rizatriptan benzoate tablets. Some of these reactions occurred in patients without known coronary artery disease (CAD).

5-HT1 agonists, including rizatriptan benzoate tablets may cause coronary artery vasospasm (Prinzmetal's Angina), even in patients without a history of CAD. Triptan-naïve patients who have multiple cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., increased age, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, obesity, strong family history of CAD) should have a cardiovascular evaluation prior to receiving rizatriptan benzoate tablets. If there is evidence of CAD or coronary artery vasospasm, rizatriptan benzoate tablets should not be administered [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4)].

For patients who have a negative cardiovascular evaluation, consideration should be given to administration of the first rizatriptan benzoate tablets dose in a medically supervised setting and performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) immediately following rizatriptan benzoate tablets administration. Periodic cardiovascular evaluation should be considered in intermittent long-term users of rizatriptan benzoate tablets who have cardiovascular risk factors.

5.2Arrhythmias Life-threatening disturbances of cardiac rhythm, including ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation leading to death, have been reported within a few hours following the administration of 5-HT1 agonists. Discontinue rizatriptan benzoate tablets if these disturbances occur.

5.3Chest, Throat, Neck and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure As with other 5-HT1 agonists, sensations of tightness, pain, pressure, and heaviness in the precordium, throat, neck and jaw commonly occur after treatment with rizatriptan benzoate tablets and are usually non­-cardiac in origin. However, if a cardiac origin is suspected, patients should be evaluated. Patients shown to have CAD and those with Prinzmetal's variant angina should not receive 5-HT1 agonists.

5.4Cerebrovascular Events Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke have occurred in patients treated with 5-HT1 agonists, and some have resulted in fatalities. In a number of cases, it appears possible that the cerebrovascular events were primary, the 5-HT1 agonist having been administered in the incorrect belief that the symptoms experienced were a consequence of migraine, when they were not. Also, patients with migraine may be at increased risk of certain cerebrovascular events (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack).

Discontinue rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP if a cerebrovascular event occurs. As with other acute migraine therapies, before treating headaches in patients not previously diagnosed as migraineurs, and in migraineurs who present with atypical symptoms, care should be taken to exclude other potentially serious neurological conditions. Rizatriptan benzoate tablets should not be administered to patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4)].

5.5Other Vasospasm Reactions 5-HT1 agonists, including rizatriptan benzoate tablets, may cause non-coronary vasospastic reactions, such as peripheral vascular ischemia, gastrointestinal vascular ischemia and infarction (presenting with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea), splenic infarction, and Raynaud’s syndrome. In patients who experience symptoms or signs suggestive of non-coronary vasospasm reaction following the use of any 5-HT1 agonist, the suspected vasospasm reaction should be ruled out before receiving additional rizatriptan benzoate tablets doses.

Reports of transient and permanent blindness and significant partial vision loss have been reported with the use of 5-HT1 agonists. Since vis… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, and Prinzmetal's Angina [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)]. Arrhythmias [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)]. Chest, Throat, Neck and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.3)].

Cerebrovascular Events [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.4)]. Other Vasospasm Reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5)]. Medication Overuse Headache [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.6)].

Serotonin Syndrome [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)]. Increase in Blood Pressure [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.8)].

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adults Incidence in Controlled Clinical Trials Adverse reactions to rizatriptan benzoate tablets were assessed in controlled clinical trials that included over 3700 adult patients who received single or multiple doses of rizatriptan benzoate tablets.

The most common adverse reactions during treatment with rizatriptan benzoate tablets (≥5% in either treatment group and greater than placebo) were asthenia/fatigue, somnolence, pain/pressure sensation and dizziness. These adverse reactions appeared to be dose related. Table 1 lists the adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) after a single dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets in adults.

Table 1: Incidence (≥2% and Greater than Placebo) of Adverse Reactions After a Single Dose of Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets or Placebo in Adults % of Patients Adverse Reactions Rizatriptan benzoate tablets 5 mg (N=977) Rizatriptan benzoate tablets 10 mg (N=1167) Placebo (N=627) Atypical Sensations 4 5 4 Paresthesia 3 4 <2 Pain and other Pressure Sensations 6 9 3 Chest Pain: tightness/pressure and/or heaviness <2 3 1 Neck/throat/jaw: pain/tightness/pressure <2 2 1 Regional Pain: tightness/pressure and/or heaviness <1 2 0 Pain, location unspecified 3 3 <2 Digestive 9 13 8 Dry Mouth 3 3 1 Nausea 4 6 4 Neurological 14 20 11 Dizziness 4 9 5 Headache <2 2 <1 Somnolence 4 8 4 Other Asthenia/fatigue 4 7 2 The frequencies of adverse reactions in clinical trials did not increase when up to three doses were taken within 24 hours.

Adverse reaction frequencies were also unchanged by concomitant use of drugs commonly taken for migraine prophylaxis (including propranolol), oral contraceptives, or analgesics. The incidences of adverse reactions were not affected by age or gender. There were insufficient data to assess the impact of race on the incidence of adverse reactions.

Other Events Observed in Association with the Administration of Rizatriptan benzoate tablets in Adults In the following section, the frequencies of less commonly reported adverse events are presented that were not reported in other sections of the labeling. Because the reports include events observed in open studies, the role of rizatriptan benzoate tablets in their causation cannot be reliably determined. Furthermore, variability associated with adverse event reporting, the terminology used to describe adverse events, limit the value of the quantitative frequency estimates provided.

Event frequencies are calculated as the number of patients who used rizatriptan benzoate tablets and reported an event divided by the total number of patients exposed to rizatriptan benzoate tablets (N=3716). All reported events occurred at an incidence ≥1%, or are believed to be reasonably associated with the use of the drug. Events are further classified within body system categories and enumerated in order of decreasing frequency using the following definitions: frequent adverse events are those defined as those occurring in at least (>)1/100 patients; infrequent adverse experiences are those occurring in… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔄 Drug Interactions 180 words ▾

7.1Propranolol The dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets should be adjusted in propranolol-treated patients, as propranolol has been shown to increase the plasma AUC of rizatriptan by 70% [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2.4) and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)].

7.2Ergot-Containing Drugs Ergot-containing drugs have been reported to cause prolonged vasospastic reactions. Because these effects may be additive, use of ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications (like dihydroergotamine or methysergide) and rizatriptan benzoate tablets within 24 hours is contraindicated [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4)].

7.3Other 5-HT1 Agonists Because their vasospastic effects may be additive, co-administration of rizatriptan benzoate tablets and other 5-HT1 agonists within 24 hours of each other is contraindicated [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4)].

7.4SSRIs/SNRIs and Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during co-administration of triptans and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)].

7.5Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Rizatriptan benzoate tablets is contraindicated in patients taking MAO-A inhibitors and non-selective MAO inhibitors. A specific MAO-A inhibitor increased the systemic exposure of rizatriptan and its metabolite [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4) and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)].

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available human data on the use of rizatriptan benzoate tablets in pregnant women are not sufficient to draw conclusions about drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. In animal studies, developmental toxicity was observed following oral administration of rizatriptan during pregnancy (decreased fetal body weight in rats) or throughout pregnancy and lactation (increased mortality, decreased body weight, and neurobehavioral impairment in rat offspring) at maternal plasma exposures greater than that expected at therapeutic doses in humans [see Animal Data].

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The reported rate of major birth defects among deliveries to women with migraine range from 2.2% to 2.9% and the reported rate of miscarriage was 17%, which are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk In women with migraine, there is an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in the mother, including pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension.

Data Human Data The Pregnancy Registry for rizatriptan benzoate tablets did not identify any pattern of congenital anomalies or other adverse birth outcomes over the period of 1998 to 2018. However, the lack of identification of any pattern should be viewed with caution, as the number of prospective reports with outcome information was low and did not provide sufficient power to detect an increased risk of individual birth defects associated with the use of rizatriptan benzoate tablets. Additionally, there was significant loss to follow-up in the prospective pregnancy reports, further complicating this assessment of an association between rizatriptan benzoate tablets and any pattern of congenital anomalies or other adverse birth outcomes.

In a study using data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, live births to women who reported using triptans or ergots during pregnancy were compared with those of women who did not. Of the 157 births with first-trimester exposure to rizatriptan, 7 infants were born with malformations (relative risk 1.01 [95% CI: 0.40 to 2.08]). A study using linked data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway to the Norwegian Prescription Database compared pregnancy outcomes in women who redeemed prescriptions for triptans during pregnancy, as well as a migraine disease comparison group who redeemed prescriptions for triptans before pregnancy only, compared with a population control group.

Of the 310 women who redeemed prescriptions for rizatriptan during the first trimester, 10 had infants with major congenital malformations (OR 1.03 [95% CI: 0.55 to 1.93]), while for the 271 women who redeemed prescriptions for rizatriptan before, but not during, pregnancy, 12 had infants with major congenital malformations (OR 1.48 [95% CI: 0.83 to 2.64]), each compared with the population comparison group. Animal Data When rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis, a decrease in fetal body weight was observed at the highest doses tested.

At the mid dose (10 mg/kg/day), which was a no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal development, plasma exposure (AUC) was approximately 15 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 30 mg/day. When rizatriptan (0, 5, 10, or 50 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis, no adverse fetal effects were observed. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the highest dose tested was 115 times that in humans at the MRHD.

Placental transfer of drug to the fetus was demonstrated in both species. Oral administration of rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) to female rats prior to and during mating and continuing throughout gestation and lactation resulted in r… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🆘 Overdosage 212 words ▾

No overdoses of rizatriptan benzoate tablets were reported during clinical trials in adults. Some adult patients who received 40 mg of rizatriptan benzoate tablets either a single dose or as two doses with a 2-hour interdose interval had dizziness and somnolence. In a clinical pharmacology study in which 12 adult subjects received rizatriptan benzoate tablets, at total cumulative doses of 80 mg (given within four hours), two of the subjects experienced syncope, dizziness, bradycardia including third degree AV block, vomiting, and/or incontinence.

In the long-term, open label study, involving 606 treated pediatric migraineurs 12 to 17 years of age (of which 432 were treated for at least 12 months), 151 patients (25%) took two 10-mg doses of rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets within a 24-hour period. Adverse reactions for 3 of these patients included abdominal discomfort, fatigue, and dyspnea. In addition, based on the pharmacology of rizatriptan benzoate tablets, hypertension or myocardial ischemia could occur after overdosage.

Gastrointestinal decontamination, (i.e., gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal) should be considered in patients suspected of an overdose with rizatriptan benzoate tablets. Clinical and electrocardiographic monitoring should be continued for at least 12 hours, even if clinical symptoms are not observed. The effects of hemo- or peritoneal dialysis on serum concentrations of rizatriptan are unknown.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Rizatriptan binds with high affinity to human cloned 5-HT1B/1D receptors. Rizatriptan benzoate tablets presumably exerts its therapeutic effects in the treatment of migraine headache by binding to 5-HT1B/1D receptors located on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Rizatriptan is completely absorbed following oral administration. The mean oral absolute bioavailability of the rizatriptan benzoate tablet is about 45%, and mean peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) are reached in approximately 1-1.5 hours (Tmax). The presence of a migraine headache did not appear to affect the absorption or pharmacokinetics of rizatriptan.

Food has no significant effect on the bioavailability of rizatriptan but delays the time to reach peak concentration by an hour. In clinical trials, rizatriptan benzoate tablets was administered without regard to food. The bioavailability and Cmax of rizatriptan were similar following administration of rizatriptan benzoate tablets and rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets, but the rate of absorption is somewhat slower with rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets, with Tmax delayed by up to 0.7 hour.

AUC of rizatriptan is approximately 30% higher in females than in males. No accumulation occurred on multiple dosing. Distribution The mean volume of distribution is approximately 140 liters in male subjects and 110 liters in female subjects.

Rizatriptan is minimally bound (14%) to plasma proteins. Metabolism The primary route of rizatriptan metabolism is via oxidative deamination by monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A) to the indole acetic acid metabolite, which is not active at the 5-HT1B/1D receptor. N-monodesmethyl-rizatriptan, a metabolite with activity similar to that of parent compound at the 5-HT1B/1D receptor, is formed to a minor degree.

Plasma concentrations of N-monodesmethyl-rizatriptan are approximately 14% of those of parent compound, and it is eliminated at a similar rate. Other minor metabolites, the N-oxide, the 6-hydroxy compound, and the sulfate conjugate of the 6-hydroxy metabolite are not active at the 5-HT1B/1D receptor. Elimination The total radioactivity of the administered dose recovered over 120 hours in urine and feces was 82% and 12%, respectively, following a single 10-mg oral administration of 14C-rizatriptan.

Following oral administration of 14C-rizatriptan, rizatriptan accounted for about 17% of circulating plasma radioactivity. Approximately 14% of an oral dose is excreted in urine as unchanged rizatriptan while 51% is excreted as indole acetic acid metabolite, indicating substantial first pass metabolism. The plasma half-life of rizatriptan in males and females averages 2-3 hours.

Cytochrome P450 Isoforms Rizatriptan is not an inhibitor of the activities of human liver cytochrome P450 isoforms 3A4/5, 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, or 2E1; rizatriptan is a competitive inhibitor (Ki=1400 nM) of cytochrome P450 2D6, but only at high, clinically irrelevant concentrations. Special Populations Geriatric: Rizatriptan pharmacokinetics in healthy elderly non-migraineur volunteers (age 65-77 years) were similar to those in younger non-migraineur volunteers (age 18-45 years). Pediatric: The pharmacokinetics of rizatriptan was determined in pediatric migraineurs 6 to 17 years of age.

Exposures following single dose administration of 5 mg rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets to pediatric patients weighing 20-39 kg (44-87 lb) or 10 mg rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets to pediatric patients weighing ≥40 kg (88 lb) were similar to those observed following single dose administration of 10 mg rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets to adults. Gender: The mean AUC0-∞ and Cmax of rizatriptan (10 mg orally) were about 30% and 11% higher in females as compared to males, respectively, while Tmax occurred at approximately the same time.

Hepatic impairment: Following oral admini… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 149 words ▾

Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP 5 mg, are white to off-white, capsule-shaped, compressed tablets debossed “RZT” on one side and “5” on other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 67877-261-30, bottle of 30 tablets. NDC 67877-261-01, bottle of 100 tablets.

NDC 67877-261-05, bottle of 500 tablets. NDC 67877-261-18, carton of 18 tablets NDC 67877-261-25, carton of 12 tablets Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP 10 mg, are white to off-white, capsule-shaped, compressed tablets debossed “RZT” on one side and “10” on other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 67877-262-30, bottle of 30 tablets.

NDC 67877-262-01, bottle of 100 tablets. NDC 67877-262-05, bottle of 500 tablets. NDC 67877-262-18, carton of 18 tablets NDC 67877-262-25, carton of 12 tablets Storage Store rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

📋 Description 114 words ▾

Rizatriptan benzoate tablet, USP contains rizatriptan benzoate, a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine1B/1D (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist. Rizatriptan benzoate is described chemically as: N,N-dimethyl-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-ethanamine monobenzoate and its structural formula is: [rizatriptan-Structure] Its empirical formula is C15H19N5•C7H6O2, representing a molecular weight of the free base of 269.4. Rizatriptan benzoate is a white to off-white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water at about 42 mg per mL (expressed as free base) at 25°C.

Rizatriptan benzoate Tablets, USP are available for oral administration in strengths of 5 and 10 mg (corresponding to 7.265 mg or 14.53 mg of the benzoate salt, respectively). Each compressed tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), and magnesium stearate.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ~1 min read ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Oral carcinogenicity studies of rizatriptan were conducted in mice (100 weeks) and rats (106 weeks) at doses of up to 125 mg/kg/day. Plasma exposures (AUC) at the highest dose tested were approximately 150 (mice) and 240 times (rats) that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 30 mg/day. There was no evidence of an increase in tumor incidence related to rizatriptan in either species.

Mutagenesis Rizatriptan was neither mutagenic nor clastogenic in a battery of in vitro and in vivo genetic toxicity studies, including: the microbial mutagenesis (Ames) assay, in vitro mammalian cell mutagenesis and chromosomal aberration assays, and the in vivo chromosomal aberration assay in mouse. Impairment of Fertility Oral administration of rizatriptan (0, 2, 10, or 100 mg/kg/day) to female rats prior to and during mating and continuing throughout gestation and lactation resulted in no effect on fertility; however, altered estrous cyclicity and delays in time to mating were observed at the highest dose tested.

Plasma exposure at the no-effect dose (10 mg/kg/day) for reproductive toxicity was approximately 15 times that in humans at the MRHD. Oral administration of rizatriptan (0, 5, 35, or 250 mg/kg/day) to male rats prior to and during mating resulted in no impairment of fertility or reproductive performance. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the highest dose tested was approximately 550 times that in humans at the MRHD.

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Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Rizatriptan (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 11 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Rizatriptan. CMS lists 3 products for this generic; we show the highest-spend one. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$3.6M
Claims incl. refills
209.4K
Beneficiaries
122K
Spend / beneficiary
$29.53
Spend / claim
$17.20
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

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