Pramipex

Drug Name:

Pramipexole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 0.75mg, 1mg tablets

Category:

International Brand: Mirapex 

Mirapex 

Details

Pramipexole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 0.75mg, 1mg tablets are known as the antiparkinson medications.  The medication is used for the treatment of

  • Parkinson’s disease in a primary way
  • reduces the shakiness, stiffness of the muscles
  • reduces the symptoms of on and off syndrome
  • in treatment of restless syndrome – RLS

The tablets come under an international brand name of Mirapex and Indian brand name of Pramipex in the pharma market.

 

How it works?

The Mirapex tablets contain ingredients called pramipexole which is basically a dopamine. This works by aiding to restore the lost balance of a certain natural substance in the user’s brain.

 

Measures and Precautions

  1. Before starting the consumption of pramipexole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 0.75mg, 1mg tablets, do read the medication guide thoroughly. Consume the medications, as per the directives of the respective doctor.
  2. It is recommended to consume the Pramipex tablets orally through the mouth in the respective time in a day.
  3. Take the pills, with or without food. It means the medication is food-independent.
  4. Do not discontinue the tablets without any guidance from the doctor. It can harm the treatment of the disease.
  5. If any user has stopped the dose of pramipexole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 0.75mg, 1mg tablets, he or she should increase the doses for better treatment.
  6. It is recommended to swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or break Pramipex tablets.
  7. The doses of the pramipexole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 0.75mg, 1mg tablets are based on the medical condition of the patients and the condition of Parkinson’s disease. The treatment is based on medical tests of the user.
  8. If the patients are taking any other medications, they should inform the doctor for it.
  9. If any allergies are experienced by the users, it should be reported to the doctor.
  10. The medication works within the consumption of the tablets in days or weeks of the consumption.
  11. Do not consume the alcohol and marijuana, with the consumption of Pramipex tablets. It can harm the user.
  12. The pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take Pramipex tablets as it is not good for the health of unborn baby and infants.

 

Side-effects

Following are the side-effects of the tablets:

  • Nausea
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Light headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Muscle cramps
  • Confusion
  • Fainting
  • Spasms
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Restlessness
  • Increase in sexual urge
  • Mood changes
  • Increase in shakiness
  • Tremors
  • Blurred vision
  • Unusual tiredness