ROPARK 0.5MG TABLET

Ropinirole is used to treat moderate to severe restless legs syndrome (crawling or bubbling sensation causing irresistible leg movements) of unknown origin

Ropinirole acts in specific areas of brain to stimulate proteins called dopamine receptors, and relieves the unpleasant sensation thereby reducing the urge to move the legs and other limbs

As monotherapy in Parkinson's disease -

• Initially, 250 mcg tid, may increase by 750 mcg at weekly intervals for the first 4 week
• Subsequent increments can be made in steps of 1.5 mg at weekly intervals up to 9 mg/day, then in steps of 3 mg at weekly intervals
• Usual dose ranges from 3-9 mg daily
• Max: 24 mg/day
• Higher dose may be necessary if used in conjunction with levodopa

Restless leg syndrome -

• Initially, 250 mcg daily for 2 days, taken 1-3 hour before bedtime
• May increase to 500 mcg daily for the next few days
• Subsequent increments may be made in steps of 500 mcg at weekly intervals until 3 mg daily is reached
• Max: 4 mg daily

• Fainting
• Hearing or feeling things that are not really there
• Hallucinations
• Heartburn
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Increased libido
• Worsening of restless leg syndrome
• Confusion
• Stomach pain
• Mental or physical tiredness
• Involuntary muscle movements

• Do not use ropinirole, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ropinirole or any of the ingredients in the medicine
• Patient taking ropinirole are advised to exercise caution while driving or operating machines as it can cause excessive sleepiness
• Avoid taking ropinirole if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Do not take ropinirole, if you have severe heart problems; serious mental health problem; experienced unusual urges (like excessive sexual behavior or gambling etc.); undergoing hormone replacement therapy