Drug reference
ropinirole
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Parkinsonian Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Potent nonergoline dopamine agonist specific for D2 and D3 subtypes, possibly within caudate putamen in brain
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Syncope
Known interactions (6)
- amisulpride + ropinirole Contraindicated
- chlorpromazine + ropinirole Major
- fluphenazine + ropinirole Major
- haloperidol + ropinirole Major
- aripiprazole + ropinirole Moderate
- clozapine + ropinirole Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ropinirole?
ropinirole belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does ropinirole work?
Potent nonergoline dopamine agonist specific for D2 and D3 subtypes, possibly within caudate putamen in brain
What are the common side effects of ropinirole?
Dizziness, Vomiting, Somnolence, Fatigue, Nausea, Syncope
Which drugs interact with ropinirole?
amisulpride, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, aripiprazole, clozapine
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