Salt Name:-
Ropinirole
Why Requip is prescribed:-
Requip is a branded drug that contains a salt called ropinirole. It can be used to treat mental disorders in which the level of dopamine in the brain becomes lower. It is used to treat restless leg syndrome as well as Parkinson disorder.
How to use:-
It is highly recommended that you can take the drug with food. You may also take it without food after consulting with your pharmacist you have to swallow the drug as a whole not to chew or crush the dosage form.
What if I miss a dose or overdose:-
If u forget to take a dose, don't panic about that, you can take it later. If the time exceeded the time of the next dose, then skip the previous dose. Or consult with your doctor.
Overdose of Requip may lead to falling asleep without warning during routine activity. Consult with your health care professional as early as possible. Or you can also call any poison control center.
Side-effects:-
Common side effects of Requip including fainting, edema, vomit, headache, indigestion, confusion, viral infection, involuntary movements… To reduce the chances of Side-effects you may tell your medical history to your physician.
Interactions:-
Drug interaction is a major factor that helps to prescribe or adjust the dose of a patient. It can interact with many drugs that categorized under antipsychotics, metoclopramide, estrogen and dopamine antagonist. Consult with your doctor to avoid any interaction.
Precautions:-
Avoid driving.
Avoid alcoholic beverages.
Unsafe in pregnancy.
Dose adjustment can be done by a physician, if you have any kidney or liver impairment.
If you are allergic to any drug, tell your physician to avoid any harmful effects.
Important:-
Requip is a drug that works by increasing the action of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which helps to control various movements that occur in the brain. It is more important to take the drug under the supervision of your physician.
Prescription Required | Yes |
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Generic / Brand | Generic |
Salt Name | Ropinirole |