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Drug profile · INN

pramipexole dihydrochloride

pramipexole dihydrochloride (PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — pramipexole dihydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

pramipexole dihydrochloride (PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pramipexole dihydrochloride
Brand PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor agonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor agonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Pramipexole Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Parkinson Disease
  2. Pramipexole Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Addiction
  3. Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy
  4. Pramipexole Approved · First People's Hospital · Restless Legs Syndrome

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Frequently asked questions

What is pramipexole dihydrochloride?

pramipexole dihydrochloride (PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pramipexole dihydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of pramipexole dihydrochloride?

pramipexole dihydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.