Description
Ropark has Ropinirole as the main salt composition of this drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease; Ropinirole Hydrochloride is a dopamine agonist. Dopamine is a very important natural substance the brain requires for its functioning. But due Parkinson, dopamine levels in the brain decrease tremendously.
Ropark 2 mg is an approved drug shown to have a good effect on moderate-to-severe Parkinson condition. The drug effectively reduces the severity of symptoms brought on by Parkinson’s disease; however, it does not cure the disease. It may improve sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing unpleasant feelings in the legs.
Ropinirole, the dopamine agonist, works just like the natural dopamine and helps the brain to function better.
Product Description
You should not take this drug if you are/have:
— Allergic to this drug or the active ingredient
— Pregnant or Breastfeeding
— Serious kidney problems
— Smoking habits
— Enlarged prostate or urinary issues or bladder infection
— Under 18 years of age
— Serious heart complaint
— Serious mental or compulsive behavioral problems
— Intolerances of some sugars, like lactose intolerance
As the drug is associated with Parkinson’s, many other dementia medicines may counteract if taken without a prescription. So it is necessary to consult your doctor about the following drugs such as:
— Ciprofloxacin or Enoxacin
— Metoclopramide, which is used to treat nausea and heartburn
— John’s Wort
— Antidepressants like fluvoxamine, sertraline etc.
— Cyclobenzaprine
— Dextromethorphan
— HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
— Tramadol
— Meperidine
What are the things to be taken care of?
— One should not exceed the prescribed dose
— This medicine could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
— Tyramine-rich food, beverages and supplements should be avoided while taking Ropinirole
— Provide all prescription / nonprescription drugs to your doctor to avoid drug interaction
Side Effects
Fainting, nausea, agitation, headaches, stomach pain, heartburn, vomiting, dizziness, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, muscle aches, weight loss, and mood change are some commonly reported side effects of Ropark 2 mg.
Seek immediate medical help if any of the side effects bother you.
How to Use
Your doctor may take some time to decide the exact dose of the drug for you. The commonly recommended dose of Ropinirole in the starting is 0.25 mg tablet three times a day for the first week. The dose is then gradually increased each increasing week. You may be given Ropinirole alone, or it might be given along with another medicine. Never change the dosage, start, or stop using the drug without doctor’s permission.
Swallow the tablet with one glass full of water. Do not break the tablet. This drug should be combined with a well-balanced calorie-controlled diet rich in fruits and vegetables. If the tablet is taken without food, then it is more likely that you may feel sick or nauseated. So, it is best to take this medicine with food.