Ropinirole (Oral Route)
Name: Ropinirole (Oral Route)
- Ropinirole Oral Route side effects
- Ropinirole Oral Route 24 mg
- Ropinirole Oral Route dosage
- Ropinirole Oral Route average dose
- Ropinirole Oral Route tablet
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ropinirole in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver problems or to develop hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there), which may require caution in patients receiving ropinirole.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Dyskinesia (trouble controlling your muscles) or
- Hallucinations or
- Heart or heart rhythm problems or
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) or
- Hypotension (low blood pressure) or
- Mental illness or
- Postural hypotension (dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting when getting up from a lying or sitting position)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
- Kidney problems—May increase chance of side effects.
- Liver problems—Higher blood levels of ropinirole may result, and cause an increase in side effects.
- Lung problems resulting from treatment with some other Parkinson's disease medicines—Ropinirole may cause the condition to recur.
- Sleep disorders or
- Sleepiness, history of in the past—May cause side effects to be worse.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
- For Parkinson's disease:
- Adults—At first, 2 milligrams (mg) once a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 24 mg per day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For Parkinson's disease:
- For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For Parkinson's disease:
- Adults—At first, 0.25 milligram (mg) three times a day. Your doctor will increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 24 mg per day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For Restless Legs Syndrome:
- Adults—At first, 0.25 milligrams (mg) once a day, 1 to 3 hours before bedtime. Your doctor will increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 4 mg per day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For Parkinson's disease:
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.