Generic Name for Requip
The generic name for Requip is ropinirole 1.
Medication Details
Requip contains ropinirole hydrochloride, which is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist 1. The active pharmaceutical ingredient is ropinirole, provided as the hydrochloride salt with a molecular formula of C₁₆H₂₄N₂O•HCl 1.
Chemical Specifications
The chemical name is 4-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one, with a molecular weight of 296.84 (260.38 as the free base) 1. Ropinirole hydrochloride appears as a white to yellow solid with high water solubility (133 mg/mL) 1.
Available Formulations
Ropinirole tablets are available in multiple strengths: 0.25,0.5,1,2,3,4, and 5 mg, with each tablet containing ropinirole hydrochloride equivalent to the labeled amount of ropinirole base 1. Extended-release formulations (marketed as Requip CR) are also available 2.
Clinical Context
When prescribing or dispensing, you can confidently use either the brand name (Requip) or generic name (ropinirole/ropinirole hydrochloride) interchangeably, as generic formulations demonstrate bioequivalence to brand-name products 3.