Pramipex Tablets (Generic Mirapex) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Pramipex Tablets is Pramipexole Dihydrochloride. Pramipexole dihydrochloride is a white to off-white powder that is more than 20% soluble in water. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Mirapex (Pramipexole Dihydrochloride)
Pramipex Tablets manufactured by SUN Pharmaceuticals, India is an effective treatment for idiopathic Parkinson's disease and moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Mirapex which has the active ingredient Pramipexole Dihydrochloride is also sold as Pramipexin, Sifrol and under various other brand names.
Pramipex Tablets (Generic Mirapex) - Preparations
Pramipex Tablets is available as tablets of 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 1.5 mg. Pramipex Tablets for oral administration, contain 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 1.5 mg of pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate.
Pramipex Tablets (Generic Mirapex) - Storage Requirements
Pramipex Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Generic Mirapex (Pramipexole Dihydrochloride) - Uses
Generic Mirapex (Pramipexole Dihydrochloride) in the form of Pramipex Tablets is used to treat the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease and for the treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
Pramipex Tablets (Generic Mirapex) - Contraindications
Pramipex Tablets are contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to Pramipexole Dihydrochloride or any of the inactive ingredients.
Pramipex Tablets (Generic Mirapex) - Dosage
For the treatment of Parkinson's disease the recommended starting dose is 0.375 mg/day given in three divided doses and should not be increased more frequently than every 5 to 7 days. For maintenance treatment Pramipex Tablets (pramipexole dihydrochloride) were effective and well tolerated over a dosage range of 1.5 to 4.5 mg/day administered in equally divided doses three times per day. In the case of Restless Legs Syndrome the recommended starting dose of Pramipex Tablets is 0.125 mg taken once daily 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Side Effects Of Pramipex Tablets (Generic Mirapex)
The most common side effects of are Pramipex Tablets nausea, dizziness, somnolence, insomnia, constipation, asthenia, and hallucinations.
