Ropitor 0.5mg Tablet

Short Description

Ropitor 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome by slowing down body movements and increasing the action of dopamine.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ropitor 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome. It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ropitor 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Ropitor 0.5mg Tablet works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

You have been prescribed Ropitor 0.5mg Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome. Take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime for restless leg syndrome. Avoid activities that require you to be alert such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down to lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out. Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control.