INTRODUCTION ABOUT ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET

ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET contains Ropinirole which belongs to the group of medicines called Dopaminergic agonists. It is used to manage Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disorder characterized by abnormal unintentional body parts such as tremors, loss of balance or coordination. It is caused due to low levels of a chemical called dopamine within the brain.

ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET can also be used to manage the symptoms of moderate to severe idiopathic Restless Legs Syndrome (irresistible urge to move the legs and occasionally the arms even during sleep or in rest position).

ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET is preferably taken with meals to avoid nausea and vomiting. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to certain withdrawal symptoms like depression, loss of interest, anxiety, tiredness, sweating or pain. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms after stopping or reducing the dose of ropinirole.

Before taking ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any mental health problems or have an habit of smoking as a precaution. Do not take ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The most common side effects of taking ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, excessive sleepiness, hallucinations, heartburn, stomach pain swelling of the legs, feet or hands and extreme mental or physical tiredness. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.

USES OF ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET

• Manage Parkinson’s Disease (signs include shakiness, abnormal body movements, loss of balance)
• Manage the symptoms of moderate to severe idiopathic Restless Legs Syndrome (unintentional urge to move the legs)

HOW ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET WORKS

ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET is a dopamine agonist. It acts in a similar way to a natural substance called dopamine in the brain which helps in controlling body movements. As a result, it increases dopamine levels in the brain and controls abnormal body movements (such as tremors, and restless legs) associated with parkinsonism and restless leg syndrome.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is preferably taken with meals to avoid nausea and vomiting.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• medicines used to manage depression or psychiatric disorders (Ex. fluvoxamine, sulpiride)
• metoclopramide (a medicine used to manage nausea and heartburn)
• HRT (hormone replacement therapy) used to manage hormonal problems
• medicines used to manage bacterial infections (such as ciprofloxacin or enoxacin)
• other medicines used for Parkinson's disease (such as amantadine, levodopa, carbidopa)
• medicines used to manage or manage blood clot formation (such as warfarin, vitamin K antagonists)

B. Drug - Food interaction:

Take ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET with food to avoid the sensation of nausea and vomiting.

Overdosage

If you or anyone else accidentally took more ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, mental or physical tiredness, fainting and hallucinations.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children
• Store ROPARK 0.25MG TABLET below 30°C