Ropinostad
Ropinostad helps treat Parkinson's disease by acting like a natural brain chemical called dopamine, which helps reduce symptoms.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
8 mg
Active Ingredient
Ropinirole hydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The starting dose is usually 2 mg once daily for the first week, which may then be increased by your doctor.
Method
Take one tablet once daily at the same time each day with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet.
Important
Some patients may take up to 24 mg per day, as directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness or fainting
- •Feeling sleepy or falling asleep suddenly without warning
- •Nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting
- •Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't real)
- •Heartburn or stomach pain
- •Constipation
- •Swelling in your legs, feet, or hands
- •Uncontrolled movements (dyskinesias) if taken with levodopa
RARE
- •Feeling dizzy or faint when you stand up suddenly (due to low blood pressure)
- •Feeling very tired during the day (extreme sleepiness)
- •Mental problems like confusion, delusions (false beliefs), or paranoia (feeling overly suspicious)
- •Hiccups
- •Allergic reactions such as red, itchy skin rashes, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, which can cause difficulty swallowing or breathing
- •Changes in how your liver works, shown in blood tests
- •Aggressive behavior
- •Strong urges that are hard to control, such as excessive gambling, overeating, excessive spending, or increased sexual urges
- •Periods of overactivity, feeling overly happy, or easily irritated
- •Symptoms like depression, apathy, anxiety, tiredness, sweating, or pain after stopping or lowering your dose
- •Spontaneous erection
- •Confusion if taken with levodopa
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to ropinirole or any other ingredients in Ropinostad.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine is not usually given to people under 18 years old.
- Do not stop taking Ropinostad suddenly without your doctor's advice, as this can worsen your Parkinson's symptoms.
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- Ropinostad can make you feel very sleepy or fall asleep suddenly. Do not drive or operate machinery if this happens.
- Tell your doctor if you notice unusual urges or behaviors, such as strong urges to gamble, overeat, or increased sexual urges.
- Talk to your doctor if you have serious heart problems or severe mental health issues.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Common adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension, confusion, sudden episodes of deep sleep, impulse control disorders and lower limb edema.. . (updated 6.10.2025)