ROPINIROLE

Overview

ROPINIROLE is a Schedule H drug.
Ropinirole has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Ropinirole is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Only immediate-release ropinirole (Requip) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release ropinirole (Requip XL) is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Usage

ROPINIROLE is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s Disease
ROPINIROLE can address symptoms like: Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, high or low blood pressure, liver disease, mental illness, sleep disorder, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking this other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Patient may develop with increased risk of skin cancer (melanoma); if you notice any unusual skin growths consult with your doctor immediately. It should not be used in children.

Common Side-Effects

ROPINIROLE : Confusion, Dizziness, Fainting, Drowsiness, Nausea, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Throat Soreness, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

ROPINIROLE : Hallucination, Depression, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Ankles Swelling, Difficulty Sleeping

Rare Side-Effects

ROPINIROLE : Anxiety, Head Headache, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose

Disease Interactions

ROPINIROLE can interfere with: Hypotension, Psychosis, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

ROPINIROLE is categorized as: DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ROPINIROLE as Ingredient

ADROLE 0.25MG TABROPINIROLE 0.25 MG
ADROLE 0.5MG TABROPINIROLE 0.5 MG
ADROLE 1MG TABROPINIROLE 1.0 MG
PARKIROP 0.25MG TABROPINIROLE 0.25 MG
ROLE 0.25MG TABROPINIROLE 0.25 MG
ROLE 0.5MG TABROPINIROLE 0.5 MG
ROPARK 0.25MG TABROPINIROLE 0.25 MG
ROPARK 0.5MG TABROPINIROLE 0.5 MG
ROPARK 1MG TAB XLROPINIROLE 1.0 MG
ROPARK 1MG TABROPINIROLE 1 MG
ROPARK 2MG TAB XLROPINIROLE 2.0 MG
ROPARK 2MG TABROPINIROLE 2 MG
ROPARK 4MG TAB XLROPINIROLE 4.0 MG
ROPARK 6MG TAB XLROPINIROLE 6.0 MG
ROPARK XL TABROPINIROLE 1 MG
ROPEWAY 2MG TABROPINIROLE 2.0 MG
ROPIRO 0.25MG TABROPINIROLE 0.25 MG
ROPIRO 1MG TABROPINIROLE 1.0 MG
ROPIRO 2MG TABROPINIROLE 2.0 MG
ROPITOR 0.25MG TABROPINIROLE 0.25 MG
ROPITOR 0.5MG TABROPINIROLE 0.5 MG
ROPITOR 1MG TABROPINIROLE 1.0 MG