Ritigotine - AntiParkinsons agents- (BNF 68 - 2015)
Drug Name:
Ritigotine - AntiParkinsons agents- (BNF 68 - 2015)
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Parkinsons disease
Adverse Reaction:
Side effects
constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, weight changes,
hypertension, postural hypotension, palpitations, peripheral edema,
hiccup, malaise, dizziness, drowsiness
Contra-Indications:
Cautions-
of patch to heat
opthalmic testing recommended, avoid exposure of patch to heat,
withdraw gradually
Hepatic impairment-
caution in severe impairment
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Parkinsons disease
Dosage-
Monotherapy in Parkinisons disease
initially apply 2mg/24hours patch increased in steps of
2mg/24hours at weekly intervals as required
Max 8mg/24hours
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnancy-
avoid
Breast feeding
may supress lactation
avoid