Requip (ropinirole)
What is Requip (ropinirole) for?
Requip (ropinirole) is a prescription medicine for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and moderate–to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome [1].
Requip (ropinirole) is available as tablets ( 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, and 5 mg).
How does Requip (ropinirole) work?
Ropinirole is a type of active substance that activates dopamine receptors. Although its exact way of helping with Parkinson’s disease and Restless Legs Syndrome isn’t fully understood, it is believed to work by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain [1].
Where has Requip (ropinirole) been approved?
Requip (ropinirole) is widely approved, including in the USA, EU, and the UK.
References:
- FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. Accessdata.fda.gov, Accessed 24 June 2024.
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