Mirator 0.5mg Tablet 10'S

Parkinsonism (115)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Pramipexole 0.5 mg

Manufacturer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT MIRATORMIRATOR contains Pramipexole which belongs to the group of medicines called Dopamine agonists. It is used to manage signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. It is also prescribed to manage conditions such as Restless Legs Syndrome. A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Nerve cell damage in the brain ca

Uses

dopamine levels to drop, leading to the symptoms of Parkinson's. MIRATOR should not be given in patients with kidney diseases and psychosis. MIRATOR is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. This medicine is strictly for use in adults and should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. The common

How It Works

MIRATOR is a dopamine agonist which binds to a set of dopamine receptors in the brain. It relieves Parkinsonism by stimulating dopamine receptors present in the striatum (part of the brain that is responsible for cognition, planning, decision-making, motivation, reinforcement, and reward perception).

Directions for Use

Take MIRATOR as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking MIRATOR include sleepiness, dizziness, dyskinesia, nausea, hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not present), abnormal dreams, confusion, behavioural symptoms (Impulse control and compulsions), headache, double or blurred vision, low blood pressure, constipation, vomiting, swelling of body usually in the legs, decreased weight and appetite. Consult your doctor for advice if any of the above side effects worsen. USES OF MIRATOR Used to manage signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease HOW MIRATOR WORKSMIRATOR is a dopamine agonist which binds to a set of dopamine receptors in the brain. It relieves Parkinsonism by stimulating dopamine receptors present in the striatum (part of the brain that is responsible for cognition, planning, decision-making, motivation, reinforcement, and reward perception). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake MIRATOR as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRATORCOMMON sleepiness dizziness uncontrolled, involuntary movement nausea abnormal dreams confusion headache double or blurred vision low blood pressure constipation vomiting swelling of body usually in the legs decreased weight and appetite fatigue insomnia UNCOMMON paranoia delusion compulsive shopping, gambling, hypersexuality, delusion, loss of libido, delirium, paranoia, binge eating amnesia (loss of memory) loss of consciousness cardiac failure dyspnoea hiccups rash, itching difficulties in breathing hyperkinesia (inability to remain still) restlessness loss of reality (delirium) RARE mania (over-excitedness) Stop takingMIRATOR and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: serious allergic reaction such as sudden wheezing, rash, itching, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing symptoms of Pneumonia (infection of the lungs) include fever, shivering, sweating, difficulty breathing, chest pain and feeling unwell symptoms of heart failure, causing shortness of breath or a persistent cough, extreme tiredness and swelling of the ankles decreased sodium levels in the blood, which may cause weakness, confusion muscle pains falling asleep while you are doing activities such as talking, eating, driving, or feel sleepier than normal hallucinations or other psychotic-like behaviour (seeing visions, hearing sounds or feeling sensations that are not real, confusion, excessive suspicion, aggressive behaviour, agitation, delusional beliefs and disorganized thinking) withdrawal symptoms such as fever, confusion, severe muscle stiffness, apathy, anxiety, depression, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, sweating, and pain

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse of MIRATOR is not recommended in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGMIRATOR is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse of MIRATOR can cause sleepiness, drowsiness, hallucinations and sudden onset of sleep. Hence, it is not recommended to drive or use machines after taking this medicine. ALCOHOLAvoid alcohol consumption while taking MIRATOR as it may increase the risk of sleepiness. KIDNEYMIRATOR should be used with caution in patients with kidneys disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERMIRATOR should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take MIRATOR if you are allergic to Pramipexole or to other ingredients of the medicine. LUNGSMIRATOR should be used with caution in patients with existing pulmonary diseases. Contact your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEMIRATOR should be used with caution in patients with severe heart and blood vessel disease. Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSMIRATOR is not recommended for use if you have: psychosis (schizophrenia) Use in pediatrics: Use of MIRATOR is not advisable in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking. Use in geriatrics: MIRATOR should be used with caution in elderly patients over 65 years of age. Contact your doctor to get the correct dose.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking MIRATOR, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: cimetidine, ranitidine, pantoprazole, antacids (medicines used to manage excess acid and to manage gastric ulcers) amantadine, levodopa, benztropine (medicines used to manage parkinson’s disease) mexiletine, procainamide, quinidine (medicines used to manage irregular heartbeats zidovudine (medicine used to manage HIV infection) cisplatin (medicine used to manage various types of cancers) quinine (medicines used to manage malaria) any medicines that calm you down (sedative effect) phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes (medicines used to manage schizophrenia and psychoses) metoclopramide (medicines used to manage nausea and vomiting) diltiazem, triamterene, verapamil, hydrochlorothiazide (medicines used to manage high blood pressure and heart diseases) cefadroxil, cefaclor, amoxicillin (medicines used for bacterial infections) indomethacin (medicines used to manage pain) chlorpropamide (medicines used to manage diabetes mellitus) Overdosage: If you miss a dose of MIRATOR, do not take double dose. If you have accidentally taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately for advice. Symptoms of overdosage are vomiting, nausea, agitation, low blood pressure, hallucination, restlessness, confusion. SYNOPSIS Drug : Pramipexol Pharmacological Category : Dopamine agonists Therapeutic Indication : Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep MIRATOR out of sight and reach of children Store MIRATOR at room temperature

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Last Updated

18 Nov 2022

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