Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Pramipexole(2.1mg)
Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet should be taken with food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, hallucinations, constipation, and peripheral edema. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.
Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet works by mimicking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
According to product labeling, pramipexole exhibits linear pharmacokinetics over the clinical dosage range. Its terminal half-life is approximately 8 hours in young, healthy volunteers and about 12 hours in elderly volunteers. Steady-state concentrations are attained within two days of dosing.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pramirol
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Hallucination
Constipation
Peripheral edema
Muscle spasm
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low blood pressure, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart failure), kidney problems, mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, hallucinations, psychosis, schizophrenia), sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea, ..
Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PRAMIPEXOLE may interact with anti-depressants (amitriptyline, duloxetine, trazodone, and fluoxetine), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, and cetirizine), anticonvulsants (gabapentin, and pregabalin), a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s (memantine), and pain killers (acetaminophen, hydrocodone, tramadol).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have disease conditions such as low blood pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, psychosis, and renal function disorders.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
AMITRIPTYLINE
DULOXETINE
TRAZODONE
FLUOXETINE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
CETIRIZINE
GABAPENTIN
PREGABALIN
MEMANTINE
ACETAMINOPHEN
HYDROCODONE
TRAMADOL
Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
When you first start taking Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Does Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet cause weight gain?
A common side effect of Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet is decrease in body weight which may be due to decrease in appetite. Uncommonly, it can also cause increase in weight. However, if you have concerns regarding your weight talk to your doctor or a nutritionist.
Q. Does Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet may cause sleepiness. You may also experience sudden episodes of falling asleep. If it occurs, restrict driving and using heavy machinery and inform your doctor.
Q. How does Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet work for restless legs?
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes discomfort in the legs and a strong urge to move the legs, especially at night and when sitting or lying down. Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet belongs to dopamine (neurotransmitter) agonist class of medicines. It acts by stimulating the dopamine receptors which is needed in the brain to control movement. Hence, it is used to improve RLS.
Q. Is Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
No, Pramirol SR 2.1 Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It helps in improving movements and muscle control in Parkinson’s disease. It is a dopamine agonist and acts on dopamine receptors.
