Rotigotine
English General: Rotigotine
Brand: Neupro
Application: Parkinson's disease - restless legs syndrome
Drug forms of rotigutine
Rotigotine Drug Information
Dosage and method of rotigotine
Contraindications to rotigotine
Rotigotine use during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of rotigutine on driving and working with machines
Rotigotine drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking rotigotine
Side effects of rotigotine
Rotigotine overdose (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of rotigotine
Drug forms of rotigutine
Skin patch
Rotigotine Drug Information
Parkinson's disease affects the way the brain coordinates with muscle movements. In this disease, a number of cells in the corpus luteum of the brain (subsentence negra) are damaged and die. These brain cells (dopaminergic neurons) transmit the message from the nerves to the spinal cord by producing a chemical called dopamine, which controls the movement of the body's muscles. When these brain cells are damaged, the amount of dopamine produced decreases. The combination of a decrease in brain cells and low levels of dopamine in the cells of this part of the brain causes slow and abnormal nerve signals to the muscles, which cause the main symptoms of Parkinson's disease, namely stiffness, tremors and slowness of movement. Rotigotine is a dopamine receptor agonist, meaning that it acts as a dopamine on similar receptors in the brain.
In fact, rotigotine acts as a substitute for dopamine, which helps reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Rotigotine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson's disease.
Rotigotine is used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). It is an uncomfortable feeling in the legs that the patient needs painkillers to move his legs. Rotigotine can reduce the distressing symptoms of this syndrome in a person.
Dosage and method of rotigotine
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with rotigutine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of rotigotine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. The dose is first low and then adjusted according to the individual's illness and symptoms.
- You can put a skin patch on your thighs, waist, abdomen, shoulders and chest. Use another area of your skin to apply the new patch. Do not use any area for at least 14 days to reuse.
- Apply the skin patch regularly and at a set time.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of rotigotine at the right time but soon forget, take the medicine; But if you remember much later than usual, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to rotigotine
- Note the expiration date of the rotigutine medicine and do not take it if the medicine you are taking has expired.
- Never give rotigotine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for rotigotine drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Rotigotine use during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. This medicine can have harmful effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of rotigutine on driving and working with machines
Rotigotine causes dizziness and drowsiness. You should make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Rotigotine drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
If medications or hypnotics such as alcohol, marijuana, certain antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as diazepam and zolpidem), relaxants and Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking painkillers (such as codeine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or colds and cough medicines) because most of their ingredients cause drowsiness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about taking these medicines.
Special warnings and precautions while taking rotigotine
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking this medicine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding your baby.
- If you have a liver problem.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Side effects of rotigotine
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, feeling sick: Drink plenty of water to replenish lost water; Eat simple foods and avoid spicy and high-fat foods.
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
Skin reactions at the site of patch application
Decreased appetite, sleep problems, hallucinations, abnormal dreams: Consult your doctor if any of these are a problem.
Dizziness, weakness, drowsiness and fatigue: Avoid driving and working with tools in these situations.
Allergic reactions
Sleep problems, abnormal thinking and behavior, palpitations, hiccups, constipation, weight loss, swelling of the legs and joints, irritability, indigestion
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of rotigotine.
Rotigotine overdose (drug poisoning)
Do not take Rotigotine more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as mental / mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations), uncontrollable movements, seizures, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of rotigotine
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.