Rizatriptan Benzoate and Xofluza

• Generic Name: rizatriptan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT

Acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults and pediatric patients 6–17 years of age. Efficacy in reducing migraine-associated symptoms (nausea, photophobia, phonophobia) in pediatric patients not established.

Not recommended for management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine or for prophylaxis of migraine.

Safety and efficacy not established for management of cluster headaches.

• Generic Name: baloxavir marboxil
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Xofluza

Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) is used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in people who have had symptoms for no more than 48 hours. It will not treat the common cold.

Xofluza is for adults and children who are at least 12 years old and weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms).

Xofluza should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.