Ropinol1mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ropinol. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ropinol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ropinol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Ropinol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Ropinol should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ropinol may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Ropinol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ropinol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Ropinol is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied ... View More
Uses of Ropinol
- Parkinson's disease
- Restless leg syndrome
Side effects of Ropinol
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Indigestion
- Hallucination
- Confusion
- Viral infection
How to use Ropinol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ropinol is to be taken wit... View More
How Ropinol works
Ropinol works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
- You have been prescribed Ropinol to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
- It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
- For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
- Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
- When you first start taking Ropinol, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or ... View More
- Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.
- Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Indication
Parkinson's disease, Restless leg syndrome
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce occurrence of nausea.
Adult Dose
Oral As monotherapy in Parkinson's disease Adult: Initially, 250 mcg tid, may increase by 750 mcg at wkly intervals for the first 4 wk. Subsequent inc... View More
Contraindication
Lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Pregnancy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Withdrawal should be gradual. Hepatic or renal impairment. May cause daytime sleepiness or ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (40-60%),Dizziness (6-40%),Somnolence (11-40%),Syncope (1-12%),Vomiting (12%),Fatigue (8-11%),Viral infection (11%),Dyspepsia (10%) 1-10... View More
Interaction
Inhibitors of CYP1A2 e.g. cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, fluvoxamine, isoniazid, ritonavir and zileuton may increase serum concentrations of r... View More
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