Mirapex
Developed to mitigate parkinsonian tremors and restless symptoms to support stable dopamine signaling and alleviate stiffness.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Pramipexole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.125mg · 0.25mg · 0.5mg · 1mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Mirapex, depending on stock.
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
developed to mitigate parkinsonian tremors and restless symptoms to support stable dopamine signaling and alleviate stiffness.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates dopamine receptors, specifically D2 and D3 subfamilies, in the corpus striatum to coordinate motor controls.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential developmental toxicity. Breastfeeding: May inhibit lactation.
What you will receive
Mirapex is the originator brand name, made by Boehringer Ingelheim. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Boehringer Ingelheim.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Pramipexole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.