rotigotine
Used for Parkinson’s Disease
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Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
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rotigotine Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is rotigotine available in?
Rotigotine is available as a patch that delivers 1 mg/24 hours, 2 mg/24 hours, 3 mg/24 hours, 4 mg/24 hours, 6 mg/24 hours, and 8 mg/24 hours of rotigotine.
What is rotigotine used for?
Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist and is used for the following:
Parkinson’s disease Moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome
How does rotigotine work?
Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist that binds to and stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain. This raises the levels of dopamine, which is a chemical that can help lessen movement problems for people with Parkinson’s Disease or restless legs syndrome.
How do I take rotigotine?
Rotigotine is dosed as follows:
- Early-stage Parkinson’s Disease: The recommended starting dose is 2 mg applied as a patch on the skin once daily. If needed and as instructed by your provider, the dose can be raised by 2 mg on a weekly basis until desired effects are reached. The maximum recommended dose is 6 mg per 24 hours
- Advanced-stage Parkinson’s Disease: The recommended starting dose is 4 mg applied as a patch on the skin once daily. If needed and as instructed by your provider, the dose can be raised by 2 mg on a weekly basis until desired effects are reached. The maximum recommended dose is 8 mg per 24 hours
- Restless legs syndrome: The recommended starting dose is 1 mg applied as a patch on the skin once daily. If needed and as instructed by your provider, the dose can be raised by 1 mg on a weekly basis until desired effects are reached. The maximum recommended dose is 3 mg per 24 hours
Is it safe for me to take rotigotine?
Rotigotine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a hypersensitivity to rotigotine or components of the transdermal patch.
rotigotine Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Rotigotine:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Skin irritation where the patch is applied
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Uncontrolled, involuntary muscle movements
- Swelling of lower legs or hands
- Trouble sleeping
- Hallucinations
- Joint pain
- Common cold
rotigotine Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Rotigotine. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, and throat, hives
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): very high fevers, irregular pulse, sweating, muscle stiffness, confusion, changes in blood pressure
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on rotigotine
The following medications may interact with Rotigotine:
- Dopamine Antagonists: Dopamine antagonists, such as antipsychotics or metoclopramide, may diminish the effectiveness of Rotigotine
Who makes rotigotine?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is rotigotine safe in pregnancy?
Rotigotine may cause harm to your unborn baby, based on animal data. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant while taking Rotigotine. You and your healthcare provider will have to decide if you should take Rotigotine while you are pregnant.
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