Ropinirole Tablets
indicated to manage parkinson's disease to support improved motor function and movement control.
Strengths: 0.25 · 0.5 · 1 · 2mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Requip; Requip XL
- Therapeutic class
Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
Non-ergoline Dopamine Agonist
- Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness; somnolence; dyskinesia; hallucinations
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; oedema; confusion; increased libido
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
1–4 weeks
- Duration
indefinite
- Storage instructions
Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
antipsychotics; metoclopramide; hormone replacement therapy
- Age restrictions
Not for use in children and adolescents.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ropinirole; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor for impulse control disorders; may cause sudden onset of sleep; use with caution in cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
psychotic disorder — requires immediate medical attention; compulsive gambling — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to manage parkinson's disease to support improved motor function and movement control.
Mechanism of action
Ropinirole mimics the action of dopamine in the brain. It stimulates dopamine receptors in the striatum, which helps compensate for the loss of natural dopamine signalling observed in movement disorders, facilitating smoother muscle coordination.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended unless potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended due to potential inhibition of lactation.
Ropinirole Tablets
indicated to manage parkinson’s disease to support improved motor function and movement control.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ropinirole
- Listed indication(s): Parkinson’s Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 0.25 mg1200-0-25-mg-14202
- 120 tablets - 0.5 mg1200-0-5-mg-14207
- 90 tablets - 1 mg1200-1-mg-14212