NCIt definition : The hydrochloride salt of pramipexole, a benzothiazole derivative. As a nonergot dopamine
agonist, pramipexole binds to D2 and D3 dopamine receptors in the striatum and substantia
nigra of the brain. Compared to other dopamine agonists, the use of this agent may
be associated with fewer dyskinetic side effects in treated subjects. (NCI04);