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Drug profile · INN

pramipexole

pramipexole (APO-PRAMIPEXOLE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Nervous system (N04) N04BC05
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
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Drug details — pramipexole
Class
Nervous system (N04)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

pramipexole (APO-PRAMIPEXOLE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN pramipexole
Brand APO-PRAMIPEXOLE
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor agonist
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N04)
ATC code N04BC05

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. Pramipexol Extended Release Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Early Parkinson Disease (Early PD)
  2. A study in healthy people to compare two different Sifrol® tablets Phase 1 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Pharmacokinetic trial
  3. A study in healthy people to compare two tablet formulations of pramipexole Phase 1 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Healthy volunteer trial
  4. Pramipexole Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Addiction
  5. Pramipexole Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Parkinson Disease
  6. Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy
  7. Pramipexole Approved · First People's Hospital · Restless Legs Syndrome
  8. Pramipexole Approved · Dong Jie · Restless Legs Syndrome

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Frequently asked questions

What is pramipexole?

pramipexole (APO-PRAMIPEXOLE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for pramipexole?

APO-PRAMIPEXOLE is a marketed brand name for pramipexole. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.