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Rotigotine (Transdermal Route)
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Description
Rotigotine is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, sometimes called shaking palsy. It is a dopamine agonist that helps improve muscle control and reduce muscle stiffness to allow more normal movements of the body.
This medicine was available only with your doctor's prescription.
Transdermal products containing rotigotine (Neupro®) were withdrawn from the U.S. market by Schwarz Pharma on April 30, 2008.
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