| Drug Name: | Pramipexole |
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| Drug Class: | Dopamine agonist |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to dopamine receptors in the brain, stimulating dopamine release
- Selective for D2 and D3 receptors
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| Use: | - Treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Treatment of restless legs syndrome
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Hallucinations
- Impulse control disorders
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to pramipexole
- Severe renal impairment
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