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Requip (Ropinirole Hydrochloride) - Summary

 

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REQUIP SUMMARY

REQUIP®
(ropinirole hydrochloride)
Tablets
Patient Information Included

Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride), an orally administered anti-Parkinsonian drug, is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist.

Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

REQUIP NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Requip (Ropinirole)

Parkinson's Disease
Source: MedicineNet levodopa-carbidopa Specialty [2005.12.17]

Transdermal Rotigotine Patch Safe, Effective in Early Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medscape Pharmacotherapy Headlines [2004.06.17]

Surgical Technique Halts Cell Loss, Parkinson's Researchers Find
Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today [2008.09.04]

Stroke And Parkinson's Patients Aided By New Sensory Devices
Source: Medical Devices / Diagnostics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.01]

Using Plastic Coatings To Help Medical Implants Connect With Neurons
Source: Eye Health / Blindness News From Medical News Today [2008.08.22]

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Published Studies Related to Requip (Ropinirole)

Rotigotine transdermal patch in early Parkinson's disease: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study versus placebo and ropinirole. [2007.12]

Ten-year follow-up of Parkinson's disease patients randomized to initial therapy with ropinirole or levodopa. [2007.12]

Ropinirole 24-hour prolonged release: randomized, controlled study in advanced Parkinson disease. [2007.04.03]

A comparison of sumanirole versus placebo or ropinirole for the treatment of patients with early Parkinson's disease. [2007.03.15]

The weight of evidence for ropinirole in restless legs syndrome. [2006.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Requip (Ropinirole)

A Comparison of Ropinirole Immediate Release With Ropinirole Prolonged Release in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's [Completed]

Converting From Ropinirole Immediate Release (IR) To Ropinirole Controlled-Release for RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) [Completed]

Treating Sexual Dysfunction From SSRI Medication: a Study Comparing Requip CR to Placebo [Active, not recruiting]

Long-Term Extension Study Evaluating Extended Release Ropinirole XL (Formerly Referred to as Ropinirole CR) in Patients Who Already Completed Either Study 167 or 164 [Active, not recruiting]

An Open-Label Continuation Study Evaluating the Long-Term Safety of Extended Release Ropinirole XL (Formerly CR) in Parkinson''s Disease [Active, not recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-09-04

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