Question

A patient gave the pharmacist a prescription for "Maxalt 5mg PO at first sign of migraine, can repeat x 1 if migraine pain persists." Which of the following is an appropriate generic substitution for Maxalt?

A. Almotriptan
B. Sumatriptan
C. Rizatriptan
D. Eletriptan
E. Zolmitriptan

Answer 1

The appropriate generic substitution for Maxalt 5mg, which is a brand name for rizatriptan, is C. Rizatriptan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks for an appropriate generic substitution for Maxalt 5mg. Maxalt is a brand name for the drug rizatriptan, which is used for the treatment of migraine headaches. Among the options provided, the correct answer is C. Rizatriptan. This is the generic name for the brand Maxalt, and thus it is the appropriate substitution. Other options listed (almotriptan, sumatriptan, eletriptan, and zolmitriptan) are different drugs within the same class (triptans) used for migraine treatment, but they are not the generic version of Maxalt.

Hence, the answer is option C.

Answer 2

The appropriate generic substitution for Maxalt in this prescription is **C. Rizatriptan.**

Step-by-step explanation:

1. **Maxalt 5mg PO at first sign of migraine:** This part of the prescription indicates the specific medication (Maxalt) and the recommended dosage (5mg by mouth) to be taken at the initial signs of a migraine.

2. **Can repeat x 1 if migraine pain persists:** This part of the prescription allows for one additional dose if the migraine pain persists after the initial dose.

(C. Rizatriptan):

Rizatriptan is a triptan medication, like Maxalt, commonly prescribed for the acute treatment of migraines. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, alleviating migraine symptoms. As the prescription specifies Maxalt, the appropriate generic substitution is Rizatriptan, making option C the correct choice.