Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ropinirole Tablet

Ropinirole Tablet

Generic nameRopinirole (as ropinirole hydrochloride)
Drug classDopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent / Dopamine agonist
FormsOral tablet (immediate-release), Oral tablet, extended-release

Ropinirole is a prescription medicine that acts like a natural brain chemical called dopamine. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.

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