Ropinirole

General English name: Ropinirole

Brand: Adartrel®, Raponer®, Eppinix®, Requip®, Ralnea® XL, Aimpart XL, Repinex® XL, Requip® XL, Spiroco® XL

Application: Parkinson’s disease – restless legs syndrome

 

 

Ropinirole drug information

Medication Information: Parkinson’s disease affects the way the brain coordinates muscle movements. In this disease, a number of black body cells in the brain are damaged and die. These brain cells (dopaminergic neurons) transmit the message from the nerves to the spinal cord by producing a chemical called dopamine, which controls the movement of the body’s muscles. When these brain cells are damaged, the amount of dopamine produced decreases.

The combination of a decrease in brain cells and low levels of dopamine in the cells of this part of the brain causes slow and abnormal nerve signals to the muscles, which cause the main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, namely stiffness, tremors and slowness of movement. Rupinirol is a dopamine receptor agonist, meaning that it acts as a dopamine on similar receptors in the brain. In fact, it acts as a substitute for dopamine, which helps reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Rupinirol may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease.

Rupinirole, under the brand name artAdartrel برای, is used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). It is an uncomfortable feeling in the legs that the patient needs painkillers to move his legs. Rupinirol can reduce the distressing symptoms of this syndrome in a person.

There are several brands of Rupinirol on the market that may affect your treatment by switching to different brands of the drug. So every time you buy medicine, buy a specific brand that you have always used.

 

Contraindications to the use of Ropinirole

Occasionally, as a result of taking ropinirole, the patient suddenly falls asleep with the slightest fatigue during the day (especially when taking ropinirole to treat Parkinson’s disease). If you feel tired and drowsy, never drive and see your doctor as soon as possible.

• Pay attention to the expiration date of ropinirole and do not take it if the medicine you have has expired.

Never give ropinirole to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.

• Be aware of drug interactions with ropinirole, and be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking other medications so that your medications do not interact.huw

 

Drug interaction of Ropinirole

It may alter the performance of medications and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines you use (including over-the-counter / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products or anti-aging medicines (such as chlorpromazine, haloperidol, trityxone) and metoclopramide) and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

Some medications that may interfere with or eliminate the effect of ropinirole on the body include: cimetidine, fluvoxamine, mexiletine, omeprazole, rifampin, anticonvulsants (such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital).

If you are taking medications that cause drowsiness, including alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam), diazepam, zazepam Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine) and painkillers (such as codeine, hydrocodone).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as medicines for coughs, colds and allergies), as they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Talk to your pharmacist about taking ropinirole.

Smoking reduces the amount of ropinirole in the blood. Tell your doctor if you smoke or have recently smoked.

 

Tips to consider before taking Ropinirole

Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking ropinirole:

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• If you have any cardiovascular problems.
• If you have any liver disease or kidney problems.
• If you have ever had a mental illness such as psychosis.
• If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor’s prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a medicine.

 

Possible side effects of Ropinirole

All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:

Feeling sick, various impulsive behaviors (such as increased desire for gambling, drinking or increased sexual desire)

Side effects that occur in only one in ten people:

Feeling lethargic or drowsy, falling asleep suddenly during the day, feeling dizzy or weak (especially when you are standing or sitting), swollen legs and ankles, feeling angry, feeling dizzy, indigestion, abdominal pain , Uncontrollable movements and hearing or seeing things that are not real (illusion)

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to medication.

 

How to store Ropinirole

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.