Ropinirole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ropinirole is a dopamine agonist. It is a prescription medicine used for parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ropinirole works

Ropinirole acts like dopamine, a brain chemical that helps control movement. In Parkinson's disease, the cells that make dopamine are gradually lost. Ropinirole stimulates the dopamine receptors directly, making up for some of this shortfall and improving movement.

What is Ropinirole used for?

• Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome

Ropinirole is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, slowness and tremor, either on its own in early disease or alongside levodopa later on. It is also used for moderate to severe restless legs syndrome, where it eases the uncomfortable urge to move the legs that often disturbs sleep.

Side effects of Ropinirole

When starting Ropinirole, some people get side effects that often lessen over time. These include:

• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness, especially on standing
• Swelling of the legs or ankles
• Hallucinations (mainly in Parkinson's disease)

Tell your doctor about sudden sleep episodes, hallucinations or confusion, or new urges such as compulsive gambling, shopping, eating or sexual behaviour.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sudden sleepiness or falling asleep without warning.
• Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
• Tell your doctor if you smoke or stop smoking, or take ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine or hormone treatment, as these can change its levels.
• Let your doctor know about heart disease, liver or kidney problems or a history of mental health conditions.
• It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Ropinirole

What is the price of Ropinirole in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ropinirole products currently in stock range from Rs 99 to Rs 2,643 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Regainol 2mg Tablet at Rs 99. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ropinirole are available in Pakistan?

Ropinirole is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ronirol (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Requip (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Ropinol (Amarant Pharma) and Regainol.

Do I need a prescription for Ropinirole?

Yes. Ropinirole is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ropinirole be used during pregnancy?

It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Are all Ropinirole brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ropinirole in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ropinirole brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 8 products containing Ropinirole from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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