Requip
Formulated to alleviate motor control deficits to support muscle coordination and target neurological stiffness.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Ropinirole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.25mg · 0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Requip, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Requip vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Requip details
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease · Restless Legs Syndrome
- Alternative names
- ropinirole
- Therapeutic class
- Non-Ergot Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Dopaminergic Agent
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic or renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- syncope; peripheral oedema; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ciprofloxacin; Metoclopramide; Estrogens
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
sleep attacks, requires immediate medical attention; compulsive behavioural gambling, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate motor control deficits to support muscle coordination and target neurological stiffness.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates dopamine receptors in the striatum, replacing natural dopamine deficiency to coordinate somatic motor pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Requip is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ropinirole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.