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Ropiro is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Ropiro have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Ropiro is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Ropiro also has some side effects, the most common being Sleepiness, Weakness, Influenza like symptoms. While these are the most often observed Ropiro side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ropiro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ropiro's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ropiro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Psychosis must refrain from the use of Ropiro since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ropiro are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ropiro with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Ropiro, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ropiro 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 Ropiro safe for pregnant women?
Ropiro may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ropiro, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ropiro safe during breastfeeding?
Ropiro should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ropiro on the Kidneys?
Ropiro may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ropiro on the Liver?
Ropiro is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ropiro on the Heart?
Ropiro is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ropiro 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 Ropiro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ropiro habit forming or addictive?
Ropiro is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ropiro can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ropiro only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Ropiro can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ropiro
Taking Ropiro with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ropiro
Consuming Ropiro with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1114-1116