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Pharmacology NEET Jan 2020 10bbc66a

A female developed pain and insect crawling like sensation on legs at night which is relieved by shaking her legs. Which of the following is drug of choice for this condition?

A
Pramipexole
B
Gabapentin
C
Vit B12
D
Iron tablets
High-Yield Explanation
Drug used forRestless legs syndrome(RLS) Thenon-ergot dopaminergic agonistsare the most effective drugs. Relatively low doses:Ropinirole (0.25-1.0 mg)orPramipexole (0.125-0.5 mg)taken 2-3 hours before bed time each day afford dramatic relief in many cases. Other drugs used are benzodiazepines, gabapentin or pregabalin, but these are mostly reserved for non-responsive cases.

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