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
This listing uses Mirapex as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Mirapex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Pramipexole, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.