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Indications & Uses
Parixol is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended dose of Pramipexole is as follows-Parkinson's disease: Initial dose: 88 micrograms 3 times daily, dose doubled every 5-7 days if tolerated to 350 micrograms 3 times daily; further increased if necessary by 180 micrograms 3 times daily at weekly intervals Maximum dose: 3.3 mg daily in 3 divided doses. During pramipexole dose titration and maintenance Levodopa dose should be reduced. Restless legs syndrome: Initial dose: 88 micrograms once daily 2-3 hours before bedtime, dose doubled every 4-7 days if necessary to 350 micrograms daily. Maximum dose: 540 micrograms daily. Use in children: Pramipexole is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
Side Effects
The common side effects are dizziness, dyskinesia, nausea, hypotension, abnormal dreams, confusion, constipation, delusion, hallucinations, headache, hyperkinesia, increased eating (binge eating, hyperphagia), insomnia, libido disorders, nausea, peripheral oedema, paranoia, pathological gambling, hypersexuality and other abnormal behaviour, somnolence, weight increase, sudden onset of sleep, pruritus and rash and other hypersensitivity.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caution should be taken in patients with psychotic disorder, ophthalmologic monitoring is recommended at regular intervals, severe cardiovascular disease and renal impairment.
Contraindications
Pramipexole is contraindicated in patients with known Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.