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Ropitor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome. Secondary and off-label uses of Ropitor have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ropitor. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ropitor are Sleepiness, Weakness, Influenza like symptoms. Some other side effects of Ropitor have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ropitor are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ropitor's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Ropitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ropitor related warnings section.
Ropitor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Psychosis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ropitor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Ropitor may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ropitor, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ropitor is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Ropitor safe for pregnant women?
Ropitor may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ropitor again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ropitor safe during breastfeeding?
Ropitor may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ropitor on the Kidneys?
Ropitor rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ropitor on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ropitor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ropitor on the Heart?
Ropitor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Ropitor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ropitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ropitor habit forming or addictive?
Ropitor does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ropitor as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ropitor only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Ropitor can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ropitor
Some foods when eaten with Ropitor can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ropitor
Taking Ropitor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Requip (ropinirole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 430-431
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