| Drug Name: | Ropinirole |
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| Drug Class: | Dopamine agonist |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to dopamine receptors in the brain, stimulating dopamine activity
- Acts as an agonist at D2 and D3 dopamine receptors
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| Use: | - Treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Treatment of restless legs syndrome
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Somnolence
- Hallucinations
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Dyskinesia
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to ropinirole or any component of the formulation
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Severe renal impairment
- History of psychotic disorders
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