Ropitor 1 mg Tablet

Ropitor 1 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 1 mg of ropinirole in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian drug class and is used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A doctor may also use ropinirole to treat moderate to severe restless legs syndrome, depending on the patient’s needs and the prescribed regimen. Ropitor 1 mg Tablet is made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Ropinirole in Ropitor 1 mg Tablet acts like dopamine, a natural brain chemical that helps control movement. By stimulating dopamine receptors, it can help improve stiffness, slowness, and tremor in Parkinson’s disease.

Ropitor 1 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Ropitor 2 mg Tablet, so it can be useful when a doctor wants a smaller step in dosing or gradual dose adjustment. This strength may be chosen for people who need careful titration to reduce side effects such as dizziness or sleepiness. The 1 mg tablet is not a starting dose for everyone, and the exact schedule should be set by a clinician familiar with the patient’s condition.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• Restless legs syndrome treatment
• Dose adjustment during titration
• Maintenance therapy as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Ropitor 1 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because ropinirole dosing is usually adjusted gradually.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach; food can help reduce nausea.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or changing dose, because dizziness can occur.
• Do not change to Ropitor 2 mg Tablet or stop the medicine on your own.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the package directions rather than doubling the next dose.

Each Ropitor 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of ropinirole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, more than once daily, or as part of a gradual dose increase; the maximum daily dose depends on the indication and the doctor’s plan. Because this is a specific 1 mg strength, the right number of tablets and timing should always be decided by your prescriber.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ropinirole may include:

• nausea, especially when starting or increasing the dose
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• sleepiness or fatigue
• vomiting
• headache
• constipation
• low blood pressure on standing

• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Ropitor 1 mg Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen sleepiness, dizziness, and poor coordination.
• Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, heart disease, kidney problems, liver disease, or a history of fainting.
• Ropinirole can cause sudden sleep attacks even without warning.
• This medicine may make you feel very sleepy, especially when the dose is being increased.
• Do not stop Ropitor 1 mg Tablet abruptly unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, including over-the-counter products and herbal supplements.

• antipsychotic medicines that block dopamine effects
• metoclopramide and other dopamine-blocking anti-nausea medicines
• estrogen-containing medicines or hormone therapy that may affect ropinirole levels
• alcohol
• other medicines that cause drowsiness or lower blood pressure

Store Ropitor 1 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.