What is Ropark 0.25mg Tablet?
Ropark 0.25mg helps treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome. The drug is a dopamine agonist that reduces symptoms of these health problems. Parkinson's disease in individuals mainly affects the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. It causes tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty while moving. Restless leg syndrome has an irresistible urge to move the affected arm or legs. These symptoms may appear due to uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations. The drug increases the amount of a chemical known as dopamine in the brain. Thus, it treats the conditions and relieves the symptoms associated with them.
Uses of Ropinirole 0.25mg tablet
The drug helps in the treatment of medical conditions such as-
Parkinson's disease
Restless leg syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease.
How does it work?
Ropark 0.25mg tablet contains Ropinirole as its active ingredient, a dopamine agonist. The drug works similarly to the natural chemical dopamine in the brain. Thus, it helps in the reduction of symptoms caused due to Parkinson's disease and RLS.
How to take Ropark 0.25mg Tablet?
Take Ropinirole tablets in dose and duration as your doctor suggests for you. The strength and how long you should take depends on your condition, so please consult a doctor. To take the tablet, swallow it with a glass of water, and you can take it with food. While consuming it, make sure you do not chew or crush the tablet; swallow it in one go. For better efficiency and to maintain the consistency of medicine in the body, take it at the fixed same time each day. Take its doses as long as prescribed for you and do not skip or miss any dose; if you have any doubt, please consult a doctor.
Side effects
Some side effects may appear while using Ropark 0.25mg Tablets. Most of them are mild and short-lived and disappear soon once your body adjusts to the drug. But if they persist or cause severe effects on your health, please consult your doctor-
- Weakness
- Edema(swelling)
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Viral infections
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fainting
- Hallucination
- Indigestion
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Sleepiness
- Confusion
- Vomiting
Precautions and Safety advice
A person allergic to Ropinirole should not take any dose of Ropark 0.25mg Tablet.
Ropinirole 0.25 Tablet can be unsafe if used by pregnant women. The drug can cause toxicity to the developing baby, so please do not take it without consulting a doctor.
Use Ropark 0.25mg tablet when breastfeeding a baby, as the drug may pass into your breast milk. Hence, it is necessary to consult a doctor before you start taking it during breastfeeding.
Ropinirole Tablet may decrease your alertness, and affect your vision, so please avoid driving. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or stay outdoors if these symptoms occur.
Take caution while taking Ropark 0.25mg Tablet if you are suffering from kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose, only prescribe it when necessary, and contain less risk. Hence please consult your doctor.
You need caution while taking Ropinirole Tablet if you have severe liver disease. Take it only when the doctor recommends it for you and follow the instruction for a safe treatment.
