Pramipex 0.5mg
| SKU | 813 |
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| Generic For | Miraprex |
| Strength | 0.5mg |
| Active Ingredient | Pramipexole |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.62 | US$ 18.50 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.53 | US$ 32.0014%US$ 37.00 | |||
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| 100 Tablet/s | US$ 0.44 | US$ 44.5028%US$ 61.66 | |||
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Pramipex 0.5mg is used for the treatment of early and late-stage Parkinson’s disease in adults. It provides relief of signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The symptoms of the disease include tremor (shaking), muscle stiffness, slowness in performing activities of daily living, and mood changes (depression). In the late stage of the condition, Pramipex is generally given in combination with Levodopa.
Pramipex 0.5mg is also a prescription treatment for patients with symptoms of moderate to severe restless legs syndrome. Symptoms of restless legs syndrome include an urge to move the legs, typically accompanied by unpleasant sensations. These symptoms usually start or worsen during periods of inactivity or while resting and can be partially or completely relieved by walking or stretching, if the activity continues. The symptoms only occur in the evening or at night. You may also experience trouble falling asleep, as well as jerky movements in your arms or legs during sleep.
Pramipex 0.5mg contains the active ingredient Pramipexole, which improves the chemical imbalance in the part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease or restless legs syndrome.
Pramipex 0.5 Pramipexole o.5mg tablet
Tell your healthcare provider before consuming Pramipex 0.5mg if any of the following apply to you:
- Hypersensitivity to Pramipexole or to any of the medicine’s components.
- Medical history of kidney disorders.
- Medical history of heart problems, such as heart failure and irregular heartbeat.
- Undergoing surgery.
- Allergies to food, medicines, and other substances.
- Sleep diseases such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
- Mood, mental or behavioural disorders such as psychosis, confusion, or schizophrenia.
- Vision impairment. You must have regular eye examinations during the treatment.
- Pregnant or intending to become pregnant. You should discuss the benefits and risks of taking Pramipex tablets during pregnancy. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take Pramipexole as it may pass into the breast milk of breastfeeding mothers and harm the nursing baby.
The medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Pramipexole, as this medication may require a high degree of mental attention. Drugs that may interact with Pramipex are amantadine (to treat Parkinson’s disease and viral infection), triamterene (for fluid retention in people with heart failure), quinine (to treat malaria), quinidine, (to treat heart rhythm conditions), medicines used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (such as diltiazem and verapamil), antipsychotic drugs such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, and metoclopramide.
Pramipex may cause worsening of your psychotic symptoms. Medicines to treat ulcers (cimetidine and ranitidine), and Quinine (to treat malaria). Moreover, avoid alcohol or other sedatives while taking Pramipexole.
Side effects Pramipex 0.5mg
Side effects of the Pramipexole tablet
Like other medicines, Pramipex 0.5mg may cause adverse effects. Seek medical attention in case you develop dizziness, peripheral oedema, anorexia, dry mouth, constipation, hallucinations, nausea, drowsiness, unusual sweating, vomiting, and tiredness.
Some adverse effects of Pramipexole can be serious. Visit the doctor immediately, in case of decreased libido, trouble moving or walking, mood, mental or behaviour changes, muscle spasms, or a sudden drop in blood pressure.
How to use Pramipex 0.5mg?
Usage instruction – Pramipexole tablet
For optimal results, take Pramipex as instructed by your healthcare provider. You may take this medication without regard to food if you become sick to your stomach while taking the medication. The dose of Pramipexole may be increased or decreased gradually to minimise side effects and maximise therapeutic effects. Lower doses are usually prescribed for patients with kidney disorders.
If you have severe kidney disease, Pramipex treatment may not be suitable for you. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your healthcare provider first. If you need to discontinue medication, your doctor will gradually reduce the dose over time. This helps reduce the risk of symptom worsening. If you have Parkinson’s disease, you should discontinue Pramipex 0.5 mg abruptly. A sudden discontinuity may cause you to develop neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which could be an indication of a major health risk. The symptoms include fever, rigid muscles, loss of muscle movement, confusion, unstable blood pressure, depressed level of consciousness, and tachycardia.
Overdose: Seek medical attention immediately in the case of an overdose of Pramipexole.
Missed Dose: If you have forgotten a dose, take it as soon as you remember and go back to your usual dosing schedule. If the time to take the next dose is near, leave the forgotten dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed one.
Take the tablet for as long as your doctor recommended.
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