Ropinirole

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Requip

Pharmacological Mechanism

Non-ergot dopamine agonist at D2 and D3 receptors; used in Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. Hepatic CYP1A2 metabolism (interacts with CYP1A2 inhibitors/inducers).

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 6h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 2mg (Range: 0.25 - 8 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous