Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Rotigotine Patch

Rotigotine Patch

Generic namerotigotine
Drug classDopamine agonist (dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent)
FormsPatch

Rotigotine is a non-ergot (non-ergoline) dopamine agonist delivered through a once-daily skin patch. It provides steady levels of medicine in the body over 24 hours.

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