Question

Pramipexole is:

• A. \( \text{Antipsychotic} \)
• B. \( \text{Antidepressant} \)
• C. \( \text{Anthelmintic} \)
• D. \( \text{Antiparkinsonian} \)

Hint:

Dopamine agonists like pramipexole help manage Parkinson’s disease by compensating for dopamine deficiency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Pramipexole is an antiparkinsonian drug that functions as a dopamine receptor agonist. It enhances dopaminergic transmission, alleviating motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. By activating dopamine receptors, it reduces tremors, rigidity, and movement difficulties.