Biochem/physiol Actions
Rotigotine hydrochloride is a non-ergolinic D3/D2and D1-dopamine agonist. It is appropriate fortransdermal deliverythroughskin patches, that has the drug in a silicone-based adhesive matrix.
Rotigotine is a dopamine receptor agonist with preference for D3 receptors over D2 and D1. As such, it is an effective anti-Parkinsonian agent. Racemic rotigotine is about 50 times as potent as quinpirole, the gold standard D2 agonist.
Features and Benefits
This compound was developed by UCB Inc.. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.
Packaging
5, 25 mg in glass bottle
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