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Rotigotine is commonly used to treat parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome
Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist in the form of Transdermal patches. It helps to increase the level and activity of dopamine in the body
Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Decreased appetite, Insomnia, Profuse sweating, Headache, Anxiety, Heartburn, Peripheral oedema, Abnormal movements, Hypotension, Application site reactions
Alcohol may accentuate the sedative effect caused by Rotigotine. Thus, it is not advisable to use alcohol and Rotigotine concomitantly.
Animal studies have shown reproductive toxicities but there are limited data on the use of Rotigotine in pregnant women. Thus, it is not advisable to be used during pregnancy as risks cannot be excluded.
Rotigotine decreases the prolactin secretion in human, which will lead to the suppression of milk production. Thus, it should be discontinued during breastfeeding.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Rotigotine may cause side effects such as impaired alertness, drowsiness or sleepiness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Rotigotine is safe to be used in patients with kidney impairment.
Caution use has to be practised in patients with severe liver impairment as it may reduce Rotigotine clearance.