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Medicines rizatriptan benzoateQuestion & answer

rizatriptan benzoate · Medicine question

What is the average plasma half-life of rizatriptan?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The plasma half-life of rizatriptan averages 2–3 hours in males and females.

Sources for this answer

Maxalt Melt 10 mg Oral LyophilisatesOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 10Document updated 3 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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