Pramipexole 1 mg 100 tabs Apotex

Pramipexole 1 mg 100 tabs Apotex

Information about the drug

Usage and dosing

Pramipexole belongs to the class of medications called dopamine agonists. It is used to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It is also used to treat symptoms of moderate to severe restless leg syndrome. It helps to improve muscle control and movement by affecting the balance of a chemical in the brain called dopamine.

This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.

Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful to people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.

Dosing forms
0.25 mg
Each white-to-off-white, oval tablet, with a break line on both sides and debossed with "P" and ".25" on one side, contains 0.25 mg of pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: Betacyclodextrin-Kleptose, cellulose microcrystalline, corn starch, magnesium stearate, povidone, and silicon dioxide colloidal.

0.5 mg
Each white-to-off-white, oval tablet, with a break line on both sides and debossed with "P" and ".5" on one side, contains 0.5 mg of pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: Betacyclodextrin-Kleptose, cellulose microcrystalline, corn starch, magnesium stearate, povidone, and silicon dioxide colloidal.

1 mg
Each white-to-off-white, circular tablet, with a break line on both sides and debossed with "P" and "1" on one side, contains 1 mg of pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: Betacyclodextrin-Kleptose, cellulose microcrystalline, corn starch, magnesium stearate, povidone, and silicon dioxide colloidal.

1.5 mg
Each white-to-off-white, circular tablet, with a break line on both sides and debossed with "P" and "1.5" on one side, contains 1.5 mg of pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: Betacyclodextrin-Kleptose, cellulose microcrystalline, corn starch, magnesium stearate, povidone, and silicon dioxide colloidal.

How should I use this medication?
For Parkinson’s disease, the recommended adult dose starts at 0.375 mg daily, taken in 3 divided doses. Depending on the response to the medication as well as side effects, the dose may be increased every 5 to 7 days to obtain the desired effects. The maximum recommended dose should not exceed 4.5 mg daily, taken in 3 divided doses.

For restless leg syndrome, the recommended adult dose starts at 0.125 mg once daily, taken 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. The dose may be increased every 4 to 7 days to a maximum of 0.5 mg 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. Pramipexole may be taken with or without food. You should take it with food if you find that you feel sick to your stomach after taking the tablets.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also, tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, nicotine from cigarettes, or illegal drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.