# Pramipexole Di-Hcl (Pramipexole Dihydrochloride)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/pramipexole-di-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Pramipexole Di-Hcl?

Pramipexole Di-Hcl (brand name: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride) is a dopamine agonist. It is prescribed to treat parkinson disease, depressive disorder. Across the United States, 49,000 doctors prescribe Pramipexole to approximately 93,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Pramipexole Dihydrochloride

## Indications

Pramipexole Di-Hcl is prescribed for the treatment of parkinson disease and depressive disorder.

## Conditions treated

- [Parkinson Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/parkinson-disease)
- [Depressive Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/depressive-disorder)

## Mechanism of action

Pramipexole is a non-ergot dopamine agonist with high relative in vitro specificity and full intrinsic activity at the D 2 subfamily of dopamine receptors, binding with higher affinity to D 3 than to D 2 or D 4 receptor subtypes. The precise mechanism of action of pramipexole as a treatment for Parkinson's disease is unknown, although it is believed to be related to its ability to stimulate dopami

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: dopamine agonists
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

headache

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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