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Requip<br />
(Ropinirole)<br />
roe-PIN-i-ROLE<br />
Classification: Dopamine<br />
antagonist<br />
IFU: Parkinson’s disease<br />
Action: Treats Parkinson disease<br />
and restless leg syndrome.<br />
Dosage: 12 mg, 6 mg, 2 mg<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Constipation,<br />
dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue,<br />
headache, increased sweating,<br />
lightheadedness, loss of appetite,<br />
nausea, sore throat, flu-like<br />
symptoms, tiredness, vomiting,<br />
weakness.<br />
Interactions: Benzodiazepines,<br />
medicines for mental or mood<br />
problems, or medicines for sleep<br />
because the risk of severe<br />
drowsiness may be increased.<br />
Estrogens. They may increase the<br />
risk of ropinirole side effects<br />
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