Ropinirole and Hepatic dysfunction
Result of checking the interaction of drug Ropinirole and disease Hepatic dysfunction for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:The pharmacokinetic disposition of ropinirole has not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment, however, the serum concentration of ropinirole may be increased and the elimination half-life prolonged in these patients. Therapy with ropinirole should be administered cautiously in patients with hepatic impairment, and dosages titrated according to patient parameters and clinical tolerability.
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Generic Name: ropinirole
Brand Name: Requip, Requip XL, ReQuip Follow on Pack, ReQuip Starter Pack, Repreve, Requip Starter Kit
Synonyms: ROPINIRole