Requip
Formulated to manage restless legs syndrome to support sleep quality.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Ropinirole
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet; Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 0.25 · 0.5 · 1 · 2mg
Requip details
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease · Restless Legs Syndrome
- Alternative names
- Requip XL
- Therapeutic class
- Dopamine Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Agonist
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; somnolence; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hallucinations; confusional state; peripheral oedema; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet; Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Formulated to manage restless legs syndrome to support sleep quality.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- Modified release formulations allow 24-hour effect
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- antipsychotics; hormone replacement therapy
- Age restrictions
- Not indicated for children.
Contraindications
severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to ropinirole
Precautions and warnings
monitor for impulsive behaviour; avoid abrupt cessation; may cause sudden onset of sleep
Serious side effects
impulse control disorders, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Stimulates dopamine receptors in the striatum, which helps to mitigate motor symptoms and involuntary muscle sensations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Inform your doctor if planning pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Requip
Requip contains ropinirole, a common treatment used for the management of Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. This medication is also sold under the brand name Requip Xl. It is supplied as a tablet available in strengths of 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, and 2mg.
Buying Requip online
Requip is registered across 14 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic ropinirole, much of which is manufactured in India, is far more affordable than the original GSK brand and offers better access for expats and those living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. Ordering this treatment online provides a convenient way to maintain a steady supply across the region.