Question

A female client is diagnosed with parkinson's disease and is having difficulty performing her activities of daily living. her health care provider orders pramipexole. pramipexole may be used alone for which purpose?

Answer 1

Parkinson's disease is a neurological degenerative disease in which dopamine producing neurotransmitters in brain start to die. Loss of around 80% dopamine leads to Parkinson's symptoms like balance and movement problems.

Pramipexole is a non-ergot dopamine agonist drug. It alone can be used to eliminate many symptoms like tremors, slow movement and rigidity. It can be used along with levodopa for better effects.

Answer 2

Pramipexole is a medicine which is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease includes stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. This medicine administered to improve motor performance of the patient, so that patient may improve ability to participate in usual activities of daily living.