Ropinirole (HCl)
Ropinirole (HCl) Information

About Ropinirole (HCl)

Ropinirole (HCl) is a dopamine receptor agonist, used for the treatment of Parkinson"s disease. Ropinirole (HCl) is also used with levodopa in more advanced disease. It may also be used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in adults,

Indications

Ropinirole (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Idiopathic parkinsons disease.

Contraindication

Ropinirole (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy,Lactation.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ropinirole (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Cardiac arrhythmias, Confusion, Anxiety, Psychosis, Depression, Postural hypotension, Amnesia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ropinirole (HCl) include Nausea, Vomiting, Confusion, Dizziness, Agitation, Orthostatic hypotension, Chest pain, Dystonia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ropinirole (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Confusion, Leg edema.

Warnings

Ropinirole should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment and renal impairment (avoid in severe); severe cardiovascular disease; major psychotic disorders; avoid abrupt withdrawl.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.