Pramipexole

Pramipexole is a drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD). It is a non-ergot dopamine agonist drug that is efficacious in treating various Parkinson's symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia (slow movement) . It was first approved by the FDA in 1997 . Parkinson's Disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders and causes a high level of disability in patients , leading to increased difficulty in performing activities of daily living due to symptoms that progress over time . The prevalence of Parkinson's Disease worldwide has increased from approximately 2.5 million in 1990 to about 6.1 million in 2016 . This increase may be attributed to an aging population along with other contributing factors .

In addition to the above FDA approval for Parkinson's Disease, pramipexole was also approved by the FDA in 2006 for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) . RLS is a sleep-related disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the lower extremities, often accompanied by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs .

This drug is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson’s disease . This drug can be administered as monotherapy or in conjunction with levodopa. It is also indicated for symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) .