Mirator 0.25 Tablet

Mirator 0.25 Tablet is a prescription tablet containing pramipexole 0.25 mg per tablet. It belongs to the anti-parkinsonian medicines called dopamine agonists. Doctors use Mirator 0.25 Tablet to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and, in some cases, restless legs syndrome when a pramipexole tablet is appropriate.

How it works: Pramipexole works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain, helping replace some of the dopamine activity that is too low in Parkinson’s disease. In tablet form, Mirator 0.25 Tablet is swallowed and then released into the body to help improve movement-related symptoms or restless legs symptoms over time.

Mirator 0.25 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand family, and it is often the starting point when a doctor wants to begin pramipexole slowly. Compared with Mirator 0.5 Tablet, this 0.25 mg strength allows smaller dose steps, which can help reduce side effects like nausea, dizziness, or sleepiness while the dose is being adjusted.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• Restless legs syndrome, when prescribed
• Dose titration for pramipexole therapy
• Treatment support for stiffness, slowness, and tremor

• Swallow Mirator 0.25 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor gives you, because pramipexole doses are usually increased slowly.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• If it makes you sleepy or dizzy, be careful when standing up and avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
• Do not suddenly stop Mirator 0.25 Tablet on your own; your doctor may need to taper it.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescription instructions or contact your pharmacist or doctor for guidance.

Each Mirator 0.25 Tablet provides pramipexole 0.25 mg. The doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses depending on the condition being treated and the treatment stage, and the total daily amount is adjusted individually. Do not change the dose yourself; your prescriber decides the right schedule and maximum daily dose for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pramipexole may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue

• Mirator 0.25 Tablet can cause sleepiness, so use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know your response.
• Stand up slowly because this medicine can lower blood pressure and cause dizziness, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
• Alcohol may worsen drowsiness and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because pramipexole dosing may need adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of hallucinations, psychosis, or severe mental health conditions.
• Tell your clinician about heart problems or fainting episodes before using this tablet.
• Let your doctor know if you notice new gambling, spending, eating, or sexual urges while taking pramipexole.

• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or sleep medicines
• Antipsychotic medicines that block dopamine and may reduce pramipexole’s effect
• Other Parkinson’s medicines, which may need dose adjustment
• Blood pressure medicines that can increase dizziness or fainting risk
• Certain sedating antihistamines

Store Mirator 0.25 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.