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Ropinirole

Generic Name
Ropinirole
Brand Names
Requip
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H24N2O
CAS Number
91374-21-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
030PYR8953

Overview

Ropinirole, also known as ReQuip, is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome , . It is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals. Ropinirole was initially approved in 1997 by the FDA for the management of Parkinson's disease. In 2005, it was the first drug approved in the US for the management of primary moderate to severe restless legs syndrome . In 2008, the extended-release capsules of ropinirole were approved, allowing for less frequent dosing, therefore increased compliance, and offering a similar side effect profile and efficacy to previous formulations of ropinirole .

Indication

For the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease and for the treatment of primary moderate-severe restless legs syndrome .

Associated Conditions

  • Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
  • Moderate restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)
  • Severe restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2019/01/16
Phase 3
Completed
2018/10/17
Phase 2
Terminated
2017/08/15
Phase 1
Terminated
2017/06/06
Phase 4
Completed
2017/01/31
Phase 1
Completed
2013/08/27
Phase 3
Terminated
2012/10/30
Phase 1
Completed
2012/10/26
Phase 1
Completed
2012/06/27
Phase 3
Completed
2012/06/26
Phase 1
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
AvPAK
50268-742
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
8/19/2022
Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc
10135-677
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
11/15/2023
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
65841-716
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
11/5/2022
DIRECT RX
72189-222
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
11/22/2021
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited
55111-662
ORAL
8 mg in 1 1
2/28/2023
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
43353-911
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
6/10/2014
Carilion Materials Management
68151-4073
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
2/25/2013
SOLCO HEALTHCARE US, LLC
43547-595
ORAL
0.25 mg in 1 1
8/31/2020
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-4798
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
5/4/2022
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-032
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
8/10/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
REQUIP TABLET 0.25 mg
SIN10976P
TABLET, FILM COATED
0.25 mg
6/11/1999
Requip PD 24 Hour Prolonged Release Tablets (2mg)
SIN13763P
TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
2 mg
2/11/2010
Requip PD 24 Hour Prolonged Release Tablets (4mg)
SIN13764P
TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
4 mg
2/11/2010
REQUIP TABLET 2 mg
SIN10975P
TABLET, FILM COATED
2 mg
6/11/1999
REQUIP TABLET 1 mg
SIN11018P
TABLET, FILM COATED
1 mg
7/13/1999

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
REQUIP PD TAB 8MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
6/29/2009
REQUIP PD TAB 2MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
6/29/2009
REQUIP PD TAB 4MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
6/29/2009

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
No Health Canada approvals found for this drug.

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
REQUIP 0,5 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
61465
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP-PROLIB 2 mg, COMPRIMIDOS DE LIBERACION PROLONGADA
69700
COMPRIMIDO DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP-PROLIB 8 mg, COMPRIMIDOS DE LIBERACION PROLONGADA
69702
COMPRIMIDO DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP 2 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
61468
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
ADARTREL 0,25 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
67919
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP 0,25 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
61464
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
ADARTREL 2 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
67922
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP 5 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
61469
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP-PROLIB 4 mg, COMPRIMIDOS DE LIBERACION PROLONGADA
69701
COMPRIMIDO DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
REQUIP 1 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA
61466
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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