Description
Product Introduction
Ropark 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome (RLS). It works by increasing the effects of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that is essential for controlling movement. This helps alleviate symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving in Parkinson’s disease, and reduces the urge to move the legs and uncomfortable sensations in RLS.
Ropark 0.5 Tablet is typically taken once a day, preferably before bedtime, with food to reduce the likelihood of nausea. To maintain consistent levels of the medication in your system, it is important to take it at the same time each day. Never skip doses, and always follow the prescribed duration of treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may cause harmful effects.
Salt Composition
- Ropinirole (0.5mg)
How Ropark Tablet Works
Ropark 0.5 Tablet contains Ropinirole, which works by increasing dopamine activity in the brain. Dopamine plays a crucial role in coordinating and regulating movements, and by enhancing its action, Ropark helps reduce symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and difficulty in moving associated with Parkinson’s disease. In restless leg syndrome, it helps alleviate the uncomfortable sensation in the legs and the strong urge to move them.
How to Use
- Dosage: Take the tablet as directed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and response to the treatment.
- Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
- Timing: Take it preferably at the same time each day, typically before bedtime.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s close to the time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.
Benefits
- In Parkinson’s Disease: Ropark 0.5 Tablet helps to relieve common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty in movement. By increasing dopamine levels in the brain, it enhances coordination and motor function, improving daily activities and overall quality of life.
- In Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): It reduces the uncomfortable sensations in the legs and decreases the urge to move them, which provides relief from the symptoms of RLS.
Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and may resolve as your body adjusts to the medication. However, some side effects may require attention:
- Common side effects:
- Headache
- Dizziness or fainting, especially when changing positions
- Sleepiness or drowsiness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weakness
- Edema (swelling)
- Indigestion
- Abnormal voluntary movements
- Hallucinations or confusion
Marketer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
