Parixol 180 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Parixol 180 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Parixol 180 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Parixol 180 suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding.
UNSAFE
Parixol 180 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Parixol 180 can cause hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there). This may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Parixol 180 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Parixol 180 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Parixol 180 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Parixol 180 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Parixol 180 180mcg Tablet
Introduction
Parixol 180 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking ... Show more
Uses of Parixol 180
Parkinson's disease
Restless leg syndrome
Side effects of Parixol 180
Common
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Hallucination
Constipation
Peripheral edema
How to use Parixol 180
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Parixol 180 is to be taken with food.
How Parixol 180 works
Parixol 180 works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Parixol 180 to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
When you first start taking Parixol 180, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of f ... Show more
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual ... Show more
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Parkinson's disease, Restless leg syndrome
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI side effects such as nausea.
Adult Dose
Parkinson Disease
Immediate-release: 0.125 mg PO q8hr initially; gradually titrated upward at weekly intervals to target range of 1.5-4.5 mg/day PO d ... Show more
Renal Dose
Parkinson disease
Immediate release
CrCl >50 mL/min: Dosage adjustment not necessary
CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 0.125 mg twice daily initially; not to exce ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Pramipexole is a nonergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist which alleviates Parkinsonian motor deficits by directly stimulating postsynaptic dopam ... Show more
Precaution
Psychotic disorder, severe CV disease, augmentation (earlier onset, increase and spread of symptoms). Risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome w/ abrupt ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Somnolence,Dyskinesia,Hallucinations,Insomnia,Dizziness,Postural hypotension,Nausea,Constipation
1-10% (partial list)
Abnormal dreams, thoug ... Show more
Interaction
Inhibits active tubular secretion of basic cationic drugs eg, cimetidine. Reduced clearance w/ drugs eliminated by active renal tubular secretion eg, ... Show more
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