Ropinirole
Rolpryna SR and Rolpryna EP are different trade names for the same medicine.
The active substance of Rolpryna SR is ropinirole, which belongs to a group of medicines called dopamine agonists. Dopamine agonists work in the brain in a similar way to a naturally occurring substance called dopamine.
Parkinson's disease.
In patients with Parkinson's disease, there is a low concentration of dopamine in some parts of the brain.
Ropinirole works in a similar way to natural dopamine in the brain and thus helps to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Before starting to take Rolpryna SR, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted:
The doctor should be told if the patient or their family/caregiver notices that the patient starts to feel the urge or desire to behave in an unusual way and if the patient cannot resist the impulse, drive, or temptation to engage in activities that may harm them or others. These phenomena are called impulse control disorders and may manifest as behaviors such as compulsive gambling, excessive appetite, or the need to spend money, excessive sexual drive, or increased frequency and intensity of thoughts or feelings about sex. The doctor may consider it appropriate to change the dose or discontinue the medicine.
The doctor should be informed if symptoms such as depression, apathy, anxiety, fatigue, excessive sweating, or pain occur after stopping or reducing the dose of ropinirole [called dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome (DAWS)]. If these symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, the doctor may modify the treatment.
The doctor should be informed if the patient, a family member, or caregiver notices that the patient is developing episodes of overactivity, euphoria, or irritability (mania symptoms). These may occur with or without impulse control disorders (see above). The doctor may consider it necessary to adjust the dose or discontinue the medicine.
The doctor should be contacted if the patient or their family member observes the occurrence of any unusual behaviors in the patient (such as uncontrolled urge to gamble or increased sexual drive) during treatment with Rolpryna SR. The doctor may recommend adjusting the dose or discontinuing the medicine.
The doctor should be toldabout starting or stopping smoking while taking Rolpryna SR. The doctor may decide to adjust the dose.
The doctor or pharmacist should be told about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, including herbal products and other medicines available without a prescription.
It should be remembered to tell the doctor or pharmacist if the patient starts taking any other medicine while taking Rolpryna SR.
Some medicines may affect the action of Rolpryna SR or increase the risk of side effects. Rolpryna SR may also affect the action of other medicines.
These medicines include:
Additional blood tests will be necessaryif the patient is taking Rolpryna SR at the same time as:
Rolpryna SR can be taken with or without food.
Rolpryna SR is not recommended during pregnancy unless the doctor decides that the benefits of taking Rolpryna SR outweigh the risks to the unborn child. Rolpryna SR is not recommended during breast-feeding, as it may affect milk production.
The doctor should be informed immediately if the patient is pregnant, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to become pregnant. The doctor will also advise if the patient is breast-feeding or plans to breast-feed. The doctor may recommend discontinuing Rolpryna SR.
Rolpryna SR may cause drowsiness. Sudden drowsinessmay occur, as well as sudden and unexpected sleep attackswithout any warning.
Ropinirole may cause hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real). If hallucinations occur, the patient should not drive or operate machinery.
If it is suspected that such symptoms may occur: do not drive, operate
machines or perform
activitieswhere drowsiness or falling asleep may put the patient (or others) at risk of serious injury or death. Such activities should not be performed until the symptoms have resolved.
The doctor should be consulted if such a situation is a problem for the patient.
If the patient has intolerance to certain sugars, they should consult their doctor before taking the medicine.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor or pharmacist. If there are any doubts, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
Rolpryna SR is available in 2 mg, 4 mg, and 8 mg strengths.
Rolpryna SR should not be used in children.Rolpryna SR is not usually prescribed to patients under 18 years old.
Rolpryna SR may be used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease as a single medicine or in combination with another medicine called L-dopa (also known as levodopa). If the patient is taking L-dopa, they may experience involuntary movements (dyskinesia) when starting to take Rolpryna SR. The doctor should be informed if these symptoms occur, as it may be necessary to adjust the dose of the medicines being taken.
Rolpryna SR has a prolonged-release formulation, which ensures the release of ropinirole over a 24-hour period. If the patient has a condition that may cause the medicine to be removed from the body too quickly, such as diarrhea, the tablets may not dissolve completely and may not work properly. In such cases, the remains of the tablet may be visible in the stool. If this happens, the doctor should be contacted as soon as possible.
It may take some time to determine the correct dose of Rolpryna SR.
The recommended initial doseof Rolpryna SR is 2 mg once daily for the first week. The doctor may increase the dose of Rolpryna SR to 4 mg once daily from the second week of treatment. If the patient is elderly, the doctor may increase the dose more slowly.
The doctor will then adjust the dose until the optimal dose for the patient is reached.
Some patients may take up to 24 mg of Rolpryna SR per day.
If the patient experiences intolerable side effects at the start of treatment, they should inform their doctor. The doctor may recommend changing the treatment to a lower dose of ropinirole in the form of immediate-release tablets, which the patient will take three times a day.
It may take several weeks for the therapeutic effect of the medicine to occur.
Rolpryna SR should be taken once a dayat the same time every day.
The prolonged-release tablet(s) of Rolpryna SR should not be divided, chewed, or crushed. If this happens, there is a risk of overdose due to the rapid release of the medicine in the body.
The doctor will determine the dose of Rolpryna SR, prolonged-release tablets based on the previously taken dose of ropinirole immediate-release tablets.
The previously taken dose of ropinirole immediate-release tablets should be taken on the day before the treatment is switched. The next morning, Rolpryna SR, prolonged-release tablets should be taken, and no more ropinirole immediate-release tablets should be taken.
The doctor or pharmacist should be contacted immediately.If possible, the packaging of Rolpryna SR should be shown.
In a person who has taken more Rolpryna SR than prescribed, nausea, vomiting, dizziness (feeling of spinning), drowsiness, mental or physical fatigue, fainting, or hallucinations may occur.
Do not take more tablets or a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If a dose of Rolpryna SR is missed for a day or longer, the doctor should be consulted for advice on how to restart treatment with Rolpryna SR.
Do not stop taking Rolpryna SR without consulting a doctor.
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Rolpryna SR should be taken for as long as the doctor recommends. Do not stop taking it unless the doctor advises to do so.
If treatment with Rolpryna SR is stopped suddenly, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease may worsen rapidly. Stopping treatment with Rolpryna SR may lead to a condition called malignant neuroleptic syndrome, which can be life-threatening. Its symptoms include: akinesia (inability to move), muscle stiffness, fever, changes in blood pressure, tachycardia (increased heart rate), disorientation, decreased level of consciousness (e.g., coma).
If it is necessary to stop treatment with Rolpryna SR, the doctor will gradually reduce the dose being taken.
If there are any further doubts about taking this medicine, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
Like all medicines, Rolpryna SR can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The side effects of Rolpryna SR may occur most frequently during the initial treatment period or shortly after the dose is increased. These side effects are usually mild and become less troublesome after a short period of treatment with the medicine. If there are any concerns about side effects, the doctor should be consulted.
In patients taking Rolpryna SR in combination with L-dopa, other side effects may occur after some time:
If any side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw
Phone: 22 49-21-301
Fax: 22 49-21-309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
By reporting side effects, more information can be gathered on the safety of the medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Do not store above 30°C.
Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
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Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The pharmacist should be asked how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
The prolonged-release tablets are light brown, biconvex, and oval.
Packaging: 21, 28, 42, or 84 prolonged-release tablets in blisters, in a cardboard box.
For more detailed information, the marketing authorization holder or parallel importer should be consulted.
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto
Šmarješka cesta 6
8501 Novo mesto
Slovenia
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto
Šmarješka cesta 6
8501 Novo mesto
Slovenia
TAD Pharma GmbH
Heinz-Lohmann-Str. 5
27472 Cuxhaven
Germany
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Authorization number in Romania, the country of export:
10183/2017/01
10183/2017/02
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10183/2017/03
10183/2017/04
[Information about the trademark]
Bulgaria, Estonia, Spain, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia | Rolpryna SR |
Czech Republic | Rolpryna |
Norway, Portugal | Ropinirole Krka |
Romania | Rolpryna EP |
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