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HOS-094160 · has-adverse-reaction-information · PDF-Seite 54

Summary of the safety profile Based on the analysis of pooled placebo-controlled clinical trials comprising a total of 1,307 Neupro- and 607 placebo-treated patients, 72.5% of the patients on Neupro and 58.0% of patients on placebo reported at least one adverse reaction. At the beginning of therapy dopaminergic adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur. These are usually mild or moderate in intensity and transient even if treatment is continued. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported in more than 10% of patients treated with Neupro transdermal patch are nausea, vomiting, application site reactions, somnolence, dizziness and headache. In trials where the application sites were rotated as reflected in the instructions provided in SmPC and package leaflet, 35.7% of 830 patients using the Neupro transdermal patch, experienced application site reactions. The majority of application site reactions were mild or moderate in intensity, limited to the application areas and resulted in discontinuation of treatment with Neupro in only 4.3% of all subjects receiving Neupro. Tabulated list of adverse reactions The following table covers adverse drug reactions from the pooled studies mentioned above in patients with Parkinson’s disease and from post-marketing experience. Within the system organ classes, adverse reactions are listed under headings of frequency (number of patients expected to experience the reaction), using the following categories: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. 54  System/organ Very common Common Uncommon Rare Not known classes acc. to MedDRA Immune system Hypersensitivity, disorders which may include angioedema, tongue oedema and lip oedema Psychiatric Perception Sleep Psychotic Dopamine disorders disturbancesa attacks/sudden disorder, dysregulation

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HOS-094154 · has-adverse-reaction-information · PDF-Seite 39

Summary of the safety profile Based on the analysis of pooled placebo-controlled clinical trials comprising a total of 1,307 Neupro- and 607 placebo-treated patients, 72.5% of the patients on Neupro and 58.0% of patients on placebo reported at least one adverse reaction. At the beginning of therapy dopaminergic adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur. These are usually mild or moderate in intensity and transient even if treatment is continued. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported in more than 10% of patients treated with Neupro transdermal patch are nausea, vomiting, application site reactions, somnolence, dizziness and headache. In trials where the application sites were rotated as reflected in the instructions provided in SmPC and package leaflet, 35.7% of 830 patients using the Neupro transdermal patch, experienced application site reactions. The majority of application site reactions were mild or moderate in intensity, limited to the application areas and resulted in discontinuation of treatment with Neupro in only 4.3% of all subjects receiving Neupro. Tabulated list of adverse reactions The following table covers adverse drug reactions from the pooled studies mentioned above in patients with Parkinson’s disease and from post-marketing experience. Within the system organ classes, adverse reactions are listed under headings of frequency (number of patients expected to experience the reaction), using the following categories: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. System/organ Very common Common Uncommon Rare Not known classes acc. to MedDRA 39 Immune system Hypersensitivity, disorders which may include angioedema, tongue oedema and lip oedema Psychiatric Perception Sleep Psychotic Dopamine a disorders disturbances attacks/sud

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HOS-094142 · has-adverse-reaction-information · PDF-Seite 6

Summary of the safety profile Based on the analysis of pooled placebo-controlled clinical trials comprising a total of 748 Neupro- and 214 placebo-treated patients, 65.5% of the patients on Neupro and 33.2% of patients on placebo reported at least one adverse reaction. At the beginning of therapy dopaminergic adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur. These are usually mild or moderate in intensity and transient even if treatment is continued. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported in more than 10% of patients treated with Neupro are nausea, application site reactions, asthenic conditions and headache. 6 In trials where the application sites were rotated as reflected in the instructions provided in the SmPC and package leaflet, 34.2% of 748 patients using Neupro, experienced application site reactions. The majority of application site reactions were mild or moderate in intensity, limited to the application areas and resulted in discontinuation of Neupro in 7.2% of subjects. Discontinuation rate The discontinuation rate was studied in 3 clinical trials ranging up to 3 years in duration. The percentage of subjects discontinuing was 25-38% over the first year, 10% in the second year, and 11% in the third year. Periodic assessment of efficacy should be performed, along with evaluation of safety, including augmentation. Tabulated list of adverse reactions The following table covers adverse drug reactions from the pooled studies mentioned above in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome and from post-marketing experience. Within the system organ classes, adverse reactions are listed under headings of frequency (number of patients expected to experience the reaction), using the following categories: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. System/organ Very common Common Uncommon Rare Not known classes acc. to MedDRA Immune system Hypersensitivity, disorders which may include angioedema, tongue oedema

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HOS-094148 · has-adverse-reaction-information · PDF-Seite 20

Restless Legs Syndrome Summary of the safety profile Based on the analysis of pooled placebo-controlled clinical trials comprising a total of 748 Neupro- and 214 placebo-treated patients, 65.5% of the patients on Neupro and 33.2% of patients on placebo reported at least one adverse reaction. At the beginning of therapy dopaminergic adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur. These are usually mild or moderate in intensity and transient even if treatment is continued. 20 Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported in more than 10% of patients treated with Neupro are nausea, application site reactions, asthenic conditions and headache. In trials where the application sites were rotated as reflected in the instructions provided in the SmPC and package leaflet, 34.2% of 748 patients using Neupro, experienced application site reactions. The majority of application site reactions were mild or moderate in intensity, limited to the application areas and resulted in discontinuation of Neupro in 7.2% of subjects. Discontinuation rate The discontinuation rate was studied in 3 clinical trials ranging up to 3 years in duration. The percentage of subjects discontinuing was 25-38% over the first year, 10% in the second year, and 11% in the third year. Periodic assessment of efficacy should be performed, along with evaluation of safety, including augmentation. Tabulated list of adverse reactions The following table covers adverse drug reactions from the pooled studies mentioned above in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome and from post-marketing experience. Within the system organ classes, adverse reactions are listed under headings of frequency (number of patients expected to experience the reaction), using the following categories: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. System/organ Very common Common Uncommon Rare Not known classes acc. to MedDRA Immune system Hypersensitivity, disorders which may include angioedema, tongue oed

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HOS-094156 · has-contraindication-information · PDF-Seite 51

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Magnetic resonance imaging or cardioversion (see section 4.4).

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Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Magnetic resonance imaging or cardioversion (see section 4.4).

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Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Magnetic resonance imaging or cardioversion (see section 4.4).

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Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Magnetic resonance imaging or cardioversion (see section 4.4).

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Neupro is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of early-stage idiopathic Parkinson’s disease as monotherapy (i.e. without levodopa) or in combination with levodopa, i.e. over the course of the disease, through to late stages when the effect of levodopa wears off or becomes inconsistent and fluctuations of the therapeutic effect occur (end of dose or ‘on-off’ fluctuations).

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Neupro is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe idiopathic Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in adults.

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Neupro is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of early-stage idiopathic Parkinson’s disease as monotherapy (i.e. without levodopa) or in combination with levodopa, i.e. over the course of the disease, through to late stages when the effect of levodopa wears off or becomes inconsistent and fluctuations of the therapeutic effect occur (end of dose or ‘on-off’ fluctuations).

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Restless Legs Syndrome Neupro is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe idiopathic Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in adults. Parkinson’s disease Neupro is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of early-stage idiopathic Parkinson’s disease as monotherapy (i.e. without levodopa) or in combination with levodopa, i.e. over the course of the disease, through to late stages when the effect of levodopa wears off or becomes inconsistent and fluctuations of the therapeutic effect occur (end of dose or ‘on-off’ fluctuations).

HOS-094146 · has-interaction-information · PDF-Seite 19

Because rotigotine is a dopamine agonist, it is assumed that dopamine antagonists, such as neuroleptics (e.g. phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes) or metoclopramide, may diminish the effectiveness of Neupro, and co-administration should be avoided. Because of possible additive effects, caution should be advised when patients are taking sedating medicinal products or other CNS (central nervous system) depressants (e.g. benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, antidepressants) or alcohol in combination with rotigotine. Co-administration of L-dopa and carbidopa with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine, and rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of L-dopa and carbidopa. 19 Co-administration of domperidone with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine. Co-administration of omeprazole (inhibitor of CYP2C19), in doses of 40 mg/day, had no effect on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of rotigotine in healthy volunteers. Neupro may potentiate the dopaminergic adverse reaction of L-dopa and may cause and/or exacerbate pre-existing dyskinesia, as described with other dopamine agonists. Co-administration of rotigotine (3 mg/24 h) did not affect the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptives (0.03 mg ethinylestradiol, 0.15 mg levonorgestrel). Interactions with other forms of hormonal contraception have not been investigated.

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Because rotigotine is a dopamine agonist, it is assumed that dopamine antagonists, such as neuroleptics (e.g. phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes) or metoclopramide, may diminish the effectiveness of Neupro, and co-administration should be avoided. Because of possible additive effects, caution should be advised when patients are taking sedating medicinal products or other CNS (central nervous system) depressants (e.g. benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, antidepressants) or alcohol in combination with rotigotine. Co-administration of L-dopa and carbidopa with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine, and rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of L-dopa and carbidopa. Co-administration of domperidone with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine. Co-administration of omeprazole (inhibitor of CYP2C19), in doses of 40 mg/day, had no effect on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of rotigotine in healthy volunteers. Neupro may potentiate the dopaminergic adverse reaction of L-dopa and may cause and/or exacerbate pre-existing dyskinesia, as described with other dopamine agonists. Co-administration of rotigotine (3 mg/24 h) did not affect the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptives (0.03 mg ethinylestradiol, 0.15 mg levonorgestrel). Interactions with other forms of hormonal contraception have not been investigated.

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Because rotigotine is a dopamine agonist, it is assumed that dopamine antagonists, such as neuroleptics (e.g. phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes) or metoclopramide, may diminish the effectiveness of Neupro, and co-administration should be avoided. Because of possible additive effects, caution should be advised when patients are taking sedating medicinal products or other CNS (central nervous system) depressants (e.g. benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, antidepressants) or alcohol in combination with rotigotine. Co-administration of L-dopa and carbidopa with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine, and rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of L-dopa and carbidopa. Co-administration of domperidone with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine. Co-administration of omeprazole (inhibitor of CYP2C19), in doses of 40 mg/day, had no effect on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of rotigotine in healthy volunteers. Neupro may potentiate the dopaminergic adverse reaction of L-dopa and may cause and/or exacerbate pre-existing dyskinesia, as described with other dopamine agonists. Co-administration of rotigotine (3 mg/24 h) did not affect the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptives (0.03 mg ethinylestradiol, 0.15 mg levonorgestrel). Interactions with other forms of hormonal contraception have not been investigated.

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Because rotigotine is a dopamine agonist, it is assumed that dopamine antagonists, such as neuroleptics (e.g. phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes) or metoclopramide, may diminish the effectiveness of Neupro, and co-administration should be avoided. Because of possible additive effects, caution should be advised when patients are taking sedating medicinal products or other CNS (central nervous system) depressants (e.g. benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, antidepressants) or alcohol in combination with rotigotine. 5 Co-administration of L-dopa and carbidopa with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine, and rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of L-dopa and carbidopa. Co-administration of domperidone with rotigotine had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of rotigotine. Co-administration of omeprazole (inhibitor of CYP2C19), in doses of 40 mg/day, had no effect on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of rotigotine in healthy volunteers. Co-administration of rotigotine (3 mg/24 h) did not affect the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptives (0.03 mg ethinylestradiol, 0.15 mg levonorgestrel). Interactions with other forms of hormonal contraception have not been investigated.

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Women of childbearing potential, contraception in females Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with rotigotine. Pregnancy There are no adequate data from the use of rotigotine in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate any teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits, but embryo-toxicity was observed in rats and mice at materno-toxic doses (see section 5.3). The potential risk for humans is unknown. Rotigotine should not be used during pregnancy. Breast-feeding Because rotigotine decreases prolactin secretion in humans, inhibition of lactation is expected. Studies in rats have shown that rotigotine and/or its metabolite(s) are excreted in breast milk. In the absence of human data, breast-feeding should be discontinued. Fertility For information on fertility studies, please see section 5.3.

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Women of childbearing potential, contraception in females Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with rotigotine. Pregnancy There are no adequate data from the use of rotigotine in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate any teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits, but embryo-toxicity was observed in rats and mice at materno-toxic doses (see section 5.3). The potential risk for humans is unknown. Rotigotine should not be used during pregnancy. Breast-feeding Because rotigotine decreases prolactin secretion in humans, inhibition of lactation is expected. Studies in rats have shown that rotigotine and/or its metabolite(s) are excreted in breast milk. In the absence of human data, breast-feeding should be discontinued. Fertility For information on fertility studies, please see section 5.3.

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Women of childbearing potential, contraception in females Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with rotigotine. Pregnancy There are no adequate data from the use of rotigotine in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate any teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits, but embryo-toxicity was observed in rats and mice 38 at materno-toxic doses (see section 5.3). The potential risk for humans is unknown. Rotigotine should not be used during pregnancy. Breast-feeding Because rotigotine decreases prolactin secretion in humans, inhibition of lactation is expected. Studies in rats have shown that rotigotine and/or its metabolite(s) are excreted in breast milk. In the absence of human data, breast-feeding should be discontinued. Fertility For information on fertility studies, please see section 5.3.

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Women of childbearing potential, contraception in females Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with rotigotine. 53 Pregnancy There are no adequate data from the use of rotigotine in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate any teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits, but embryo-toxicity was observed in rats and mice at materno-toxic doses (see section 5.3). The potential risk for humans is unknown. Rotigotine should not be used during pregnancy. Breast-feeding Because rotigotine decreases prolactin secretion in humans, inhibition of lactation is expected. Studies in rats have shown that rotigotine and/or its metabolite(s) are excreted in breast milk. In the absence of human data, breast-feeding should be discontinued. Fertility For information on fertility studies, please see section 5.3.

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If a Parkinson’s disease patient is insufficiently controlled while on treatment with rotigotine switching to another dopamine agonist might provide additional benefit (see section 5.1) Both indications: Magnetic resonance imaging and cardioversion The backing layer of Neupro contains aluminium. To avoid skin burns, Neupro should be removed if the patient has to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or cardioversion. Orthostatic hypotension Dopamine agonists are known to impair the systemic regulation of the blood pressure resulting in postural/orthostatic hypotension. These events have also been observed during treatment with rotigotine, but the incidence was similar to that observed in placebo-treated patients. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure, especially at the beginning of treatment, due to the general risk of orthostatic hypotension associated with dopaminergic therapy. Syncope In clinical studies with rotigotine, syncope has been observed at a rate that was similar to that observed in patients treated with placebo. Because patients with clinically relevant cardiovascular disease were excluded in these studies, patients with severe cardiovascular disease should be asked about symptoms of syncope and pre-syncope. Sudden onset of sleep and somnolence Rotigotine has been associated with somnolence and episodes of sudden sleep onset. Sudden onset of sleep during daily activities, in some cases without awareness of any warning signs, has been reported. Prescribers should continually reassess patients for drowsiness or sleepiness, as patients may not acknowledge drowsiness or sleepiness until directly questioned. A reduction of dosage or termination of therapy should be carefully considered. Impulse control and other related disorders 17 Patients should be regularly monitored for the development of impulse control disorders and related disorders including dopamine dysregulation syndrome. Patients and carers should be made aware that behavioural symptoms of impulse control disorders including pathologic gambling, increased libido, hypersexuality, compulsive spending or buying, binge eating and compulsive eating can occur in patients treated with dopamine agonists, including rotigotine. In some patients, dopamine dysregulation syndrome was observed under the treatment with rotigotine. Dose reduction/tapered discontinuation should be considered if such symptoms develop. Neurolepti

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HOS-094157 · has-warning-information · PDF-Seite 51

If a Parkinson’s disease patient is insufficiently controlled while on treatment with rotigotine switching to another dopamine agonist might provide additional benefit (see section 5.1) Magnetic resonance imaging and cardioversion The backing layer of Neupro contains aluminium. To avoid skin burns, Neupro should be removed if the patient has to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or cardioversion. Orthostatic hypotension Dopamine agonists are known to impair the systemic regulation of the blood pressure resulting in postural/orthostatic hypotension. These events have also been observed during treatment with rotigotine, but the incidence was similar to that observed in placebo-treated patients. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure, especially at the beginning of treatment, due to the general risk of orthostatic hypotension associated with dopaminergic therapy. Syncope In clinical studies with rotigotine, syncope has been observed at a rate that was similar to that observed in patients treated with placebo. Because patients with clinically relevant cardiovascular disease were excluded in these studies, patients with severe cardiovascular disease should be asked about symptoms of syncope and pre-syncope. Sudden onset of sleep and somnolence Rotigotine has been associated with somnolence and episodes of sudden sleep onset. Sudden onset of sleep during daily activities, in some cases without awareness of any warning signs, has been reported. Prescribers should continually reassess patients for drowsiness or sleepiness, as patients may not acknowledge drowsiness or sleepiness until directly questioned. A reduction of dosage or termination of therapy should be carefully considered. Impulse control and other related disorders Patients should be regularly monitored for the development of impulse control disorders and related disorders including dopamine dysregulation syndrome. Patients and carers should be made aware that behavioural symptoms of impulse control disorders including pathologic gambling, increased libido, 51 hypersexuality, compulsive spending or buying, binge eating and compulsive eating can occur in patients treated with dopamine agonists, including rotigotine. In some patients, dopamine dysregulation syndrome was observed under the treatment with rotigotine. Dose reduction/tapered discontinuation should be considered if such symptoms develop. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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HOS-094139 · has-warning-information · PDF-Seite 3

Magnetic resonance imaging and cardioversion The backing layer of Neupro contains aluminium. To avoid skin burns, Neupro should be removed if the patient has to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or cardioversion. 3 Orthostatic hypotension Dopamine agonists are known to impair the systemic regulation of the blood pressure resulting in postural/orthostatic hypotension. These events have also been observed during treatment with rotigotine, but the incidence was similar to that observed in placebo-treated patients. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure, especially at the beginning of treatment, due to the general risk of orthostatic hypotension associated with dopaminergic therapy. Syncope In clinical studies with rotigotine, syncope has been observed at a rate that was similar to that observed in patients treated with placebo. Because patients with clinically relevant cardiovascular disease were excluded in these studies, patients with severe cardiovascular disease should be asked about symptoms of syncope and pre-syncope. Sudden onset of sleep and somnolence Rotigotine has been associated with somnolence and episodes of sudden sleep onset. Sudden onset of sleep during daily activities, in some cases without awareness of any warning signs, has been reported. Prescribers should continually reassess patients for drowsiness or sleepiness, as patients may not acknowledge drowsiness or sleepiness until directly questioned. A reduction of dosage or termination of therapy should be carefully considered. Impulse control and other related disorders Patients should be regularly monitored for the development of impulse control disorders and related disorders including dopamine dysregulation syndrome. Patients and carers should be made aware that behavioural symptoms of impulse control disorders including pathologic gambling, increased libido, hypersexuality, compulsive spending or buying, binge eating and compulsive eating can occur in patients treated with dopamine agonists, including rotigotine. In some patients, dopamine dysregulation syndrome was observed under the treatment with rotigotine. Dose reduction/tapered discontinuation should be considered if such symptoms develop. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Symptoms suggestive of neuroleptic malignant syndrome have been reported with abrupt withdrawal of dopaminergic therapy. Therefore, it is recommended to taper treatment (see section 4.2).

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HOS-094151 · has-warning-information · PDF-Seite 36

If a Parkinson’s disease patient is insufficiently controlled while on treatment with rotigotine switching to another dopamine agonist might provide additional benefit (see section 5.1) Magnetic resonance imaging and cardioversion The backing layer of Neupro contains aluminium. To avoid skin burns, Neupro should be removed if the patient has to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or cardioversion. Orthostatic hypotension Dopamine agonists are known to impair the systemic regulation of the blood pressure resulting in postural/orthostatic hypotension. These events have also been observed during treatment with rotigotine, but the incidence was similar to that observed in placebo-treated patients. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure, especially at the beginning of treatment, due to the general risk of orthostatic hypotension associated with dopaminergic therapy. Syncope In clinical studies with rotigotine, syncope has been observed at a rate that was similar to that observed in patients treated with placebo. Because patients with clinically relevant cardiovascular disease were excluded in these studies, patients with severe cardiovascular disease should be asked about symptoms of syncope and pre-syncope. Sudden onset of sleep and somnolence Rotigotine has been associated with somnolence and episodes of sudden sleep onset. Sudden onset of sleep during daily activities, in some cases without awareness of any warning signs, has been reported. Prescribers should continually reassess patients for drowsiness or sleepiness, as patients may not acknowledge drowsiness or sleepiness until directly questioned. A reduction of dosage or termination of therapy should be carefully considered. Impulse control and other related disorders Patients should be regularly monitored for the development of impulse control disorders and related disorders including dopamine dysregulation syndrome. Patients and carers should be made aware that behavioural symptoms of impulse control disorders including pathologic gambling, increased libido, hypersexuality, compulsive spending or buying, binge eating and compulsive eating can occur in patients treated with dopamine agonists, including rotigotine. In some patients, dopamine dysregulation syndrome was observed under the treatment with rotigotine. Dose reduction/tapered discontinuation should be considered if such symptoms develop. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 36

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