Mirapex
Pramipexole tablets for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. It mimics dopamine to help smooth out movement and control.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Pramipexole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.125mg · 0.25mg · 0.5mg · 1mg
Mirapex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Mirapex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Mirapex details
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease · Restless Legs Syndrome
- Alternative names
- pramipexole
- Therapeutic class
- Non-Ergot Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Antiparkinsonian Agent
- Known off-label uses
- depression
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to pramipexole
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; insomnia; hallucinations
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cimetidine; Metoclopramide; Haloperidol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
sleep attacks, requires immediate medical attention; compulsive behaviours, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Pramipexole tablets for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. It mimics dopamine to help smooth out movement and control.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates dopamine receptors, specifically D2 and D3 subfamilies, in the corpus striatum to coordinate motor controls.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential developmental toxicity. Breastfeeding: May inhibit lactation.
What you will receive
Mirapex names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Pramipexole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.