Pramipexole

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Mirapex

Pharmacological Mechanism

Non-ergot dopamine agonist with preferential affinity for the D3 receptor (within the D2 receptor family); first-line for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 8h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 0.5mg (Range: 0.125 - 1.5 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous