W 155 Pill — YELLOW HEXAGON (6 SIDED), 9mm — Ropinirole
| Imprint | W / 155 |
|---|---|
| Colour | YELLOW |
| Shape | HEXAGON (6 SIDED) |
| Size | 9 |
| Strength | ROPINIROLE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Manufacturer | Major Pharmaceuticals |
| NDC | 0904-5995 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | ROPINIROLE HYDROCHLORIDE[ROPINIROLE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "W 155" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Ropinirole
Uses and warnings
No boxed warning. Contraindicated in patients "known to have hypersensitivity to the product." Key warnings include falling asleep during daily activities - patients have reported "falling asleep while engaged in activities of daily living, including the operation of motor vehicles, which sometimes resulted in accidents"; syncope, reported in "11.5% (18 of 157)" of early-PD patients on ropinirole versus "1.4% (2 of 147)" on placebo; symptomatic/orthostatic hypotension, since dopamine agonists "appear to impair the systemic regulation of blood pressure"; and hallucinations, reported in "5.2% (8 of 157)" of early Parkinson's patients treated with ropinirole.
Ropinirole hydrochloride tablets are indicated for: - Treatment of "the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease," effective both in early-stage patients not on L-dopa and in advanced patients on concomitant L-dopa - Treatment of "moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)," characterized by "an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations."
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "W 155".
- • Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (HEXAGON (6 SIDED)).
- • Compare the size (9) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file d0ab1e66-871a-41b8-b8b7-6c7c40ea9619.xml