Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome. The alternative uses of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Sleepiness, Weakness, Influenza like symptoms. Some other side effects of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Ropitor 0.5 Tablet related warnings talks about Ropitor 0.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Psychosis as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ropitor 0.5 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ropitor 0.5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ropitor 0.5 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet 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 0.5 Tablet 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 0.5 Tablet 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 0.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ropitor rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ropitor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ropitor 0.5 Tablet on the Heart?
Ropitor may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ropitor 0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ropitor 0.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ropitor 0.5 Tablet 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 0.5 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ropitor 0.5 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Ropitor 0.5 Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ropitor 0.5 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Ropitor 0.5 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ropitor 0.5 Tablet
Taking Ropitor 0.5 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1114-1116
