Doxercalciferol and Mirapex ER

• Generic Name: doxercalciferol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hectorol

Treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing dialysis.

Oral doxercalciferol also used in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with stage 3 or 4 CKD who do not yet require maintenance dialysis (predialysis patients).

Suppresses elevated serum or plasma parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with CKD. Deficient production of biologically active vitamin D metabolites leads to secondary hyperparathyroidism, which contributes to the development of metabolic bone disease.

• Generic Name: pramipexole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Mirapex, Mirapex ER

Mirapex ER has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Mirapex ER is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). This medicine is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Only immediate-release Mirapex ER (Mirapex) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release this medicine (Mirapex ER) is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.

Mirapex ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.