ROPIKON 0.25 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.
ROPIKON 0.25 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).
ROPIKON 0.25 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 ROPIKON 0.25 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 ROPIKON 0.25 TABLET without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The most common side effects of taking ROPIKON 0.25 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.
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