About ROTIGOTINE 6MG/24HR
Dopamine agonist
Used for
- Parkinson’s disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Usual adult dose
Parkinson’s disease: usually start at 2 mg/24 hours, increasing weekly; maximum 8 mg/24 hours in early disease or 16 mg/24 hours in advanced disease. Restless legs: start at 1 mg/24 hours; maximum 3 mg/24 hours.
Common side effects
- Application-site skin reactions
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Swelling of the legs
Important warnings
- May cause sudden sleep episodes, including while driving.
- Can cause low blood pressure, hallucinations, or compulsive behaviors.
- Rotate patch sites; avoid heating pads and direct heat over the patch.
- Do not stop suddenly; dose should be reduced gradually.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed after weighing benefits and risks.
Breastfeeding
May reduce breast-milk production; breastfeeding use requires careful consideration.
Interactions
- Dopamine-blocking medicines, such as some antipsychotics, may reduce its effect.
- Alcohol and sedating medicines can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
- Metoclopramide and similar dopamine-blocking medicines may reduce its effect.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.