Pramipex 1 mg Tablet

Pramipex 1 mg Tablet – Pramipexole Dihydrochloride 1 mg by Sun Pharma

Pramipex 1 from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries contains Pramipexole Dihydrochloride 1 mg, a dopamine agonist used in Parkinson’s disease and in restless legs syndrome. Levodopa works by giving the brain the raw material to make dopamine; pramipexole takes a different route entirely. It does not replace dopamine at all – it goes directly to the dopamine receptors and activates them itself, mimicking the missing signal. That independence from the brain’s remaining dopamine-producing cells is why it is often chosen early in the disease, and why neurologists use it to delay starting levodopa in younger patients. Strip of 10 tablets. Prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Pramipexole Dihydrochloride 1 mg tablet
• Dopamine agonist – activates dopamine receptors directly
• Used in Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome
• Often used early to delay the start of levodopa
• Strip of 10 tablets from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Composition

• Pramipexole Dihydrochloride – 1 mg per tablet

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Reduces tremor, stiffness and slowness in Parkinson’s disease
• Works directly on dopamine receptors, independent of remaining dopamine cells
• May allow levodopa to be delayed or its dose reduced
• Also relieves the urge to move and night-time discomfort of restless legs syndrome
• Helps smooth out the wearing-off between levodopa doses
• Taken as a small tablet, usually three times daily

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed – the dose is increased gradually over weeks to limit side effects
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; taking it with food reduces nausea
• Take it at the same times each day
• Never stop suddenly. Pramipexole must be tapered by your doctor – stopping abruptly can cause a withdrawal reaction
• If a dose is missed, skip it and take the next as scheduled. Do not double up

Precautions

• Sudden sleep attacks can occur without any warning drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you are certain how this medicine affects you
• Impulse control disorders are a recognised effect – compulsive gambling, shopping, eating or sexual urges. Ask a family member to watch for behaviour changes and report them; they resolve when the dose is reduced
• Dizziness or fainting on standing is common, particularly while the dose is being increased. Rise slowly
• Hallucinations and confusion can occur, especially in older patients
• The dose is reduced in kidney impairment – tell your doctor about kidney disease
• Report any new swelling of the legs, or unusual muscle pain

Storage

• Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never start, change or stop this medicine without your neurologist’s guidance.