Prescription status:
Prescription required
Manufacturer Name:
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Drug classification:
dopamine agonists
What is this used for:
When to not take this medicine:
How should i take the medicine:
Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.
How this medicine works:
This medicine helps in restoring the balance of the naturally occuring substance in the brain and as a result, relieving the symptoms of restlessness, shaking of hands and feet, imbalance in the body may be observed.
Side effects
Pregnancy warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Renal dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative based on creatinine clearance values.
Hepatic dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.
Drug interactions:
Amisulpride-Major
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken together, the effectiveness may be decreased due to its opposing activites of both the medicines in the central nervous system. If you observe any unusual signs and symptoms like lightheadedness, drowsiness, low blood pressure etc inform your doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Cannabis-Moderate
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken together, may increase the risk fo side effects like drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, concentrating difficulties etc. Specially, in elderly patients may experience thinking problem, impairment of motor coordination. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Alprazolam-Moderate
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken together, may increase the risk fo side effects like drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, concentrating difficulties etc. Specially, in elderly patients may experience thinking problem, impairment of motor coordination. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Baclofen-Moderate
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken together, may increase the risk fo side effects like drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, concentrating difficulties etc. Specially, in elderly patients may experience thinking problem, impairment of motor coordination. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Alcohol interactions:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.
Food interactions:
N/A
Expert Advice:
Missed dose instructions:
Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose Instructions:
Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.
Storage Instructions:
References:
1.DailyMed - MIRAPEX- pramipexole dihydrochloride tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 27 November 2020]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=688fa4d7-de12-4930-8bc5-0169297c1da6
2. Drugs H. Pramipexole: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 27 November 2020]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697029.html
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