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Pramipexole

In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Pramipexole

Raman Singh et al.
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Pramipexole is a medication used in the management and treatment of Parkinsonism and restless leg syndrome. It is in the anti-parkinsonian class of drugs. This activity describes pramipexole's indications, action, and contraindications as a valuable agent in managing parkinsonism and restless leg syndrome. In addition, this activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent to the interprofessional team members of patients with parkinsonism and restless leg syndrome.

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Disclosure: Raman Singh declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Mayur Parmar declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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