Bromocriptin -Richter2.5mg
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bromocriptin -Richter. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bromocriptin -Richter is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bromocriptin -Richter is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm th... View More |
| Driving | CAUTION Bromocriptin -Richter may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bromocriptin -Richter is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bromocriptin -Ric... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Bromocriptin -Richter in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, a cautio... View More |
Introduction
Bromocriptin -Richter is a dopamine agonists and prolactin inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of medical condition occurs as of high level of prola... View More
Uses of Bromocriptin -Richter
- High levels of prolactin
- Female infertility
- Acromegaly
Side effects of Bromocriptin -Richter
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
How to use Bromocriptin -Richter
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bromocriptin -Richter is t... View More
How Bromocriptin -Richter works
Bromocriptin -Richter is a dopamine receptor agonist. It decreases the release of prolactin (milk hormone) in the body. Overproduction of this hormone i... View More
- Bromocriptin -Richter is used to treat conditions caused by excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin such as infertility, or abnormal pro... View More
- It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Bromocriptin -Richter can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not take Bromocriptin -Richter if you are breastfeeding.
- Monitoring of blood pressure may be advised regularly during treatment with Bromocriptin -Richter.
Indication
Parkinson's disease, Galactorrhoea, Hypogonadism, Infertility, acromegaly, Lactation suppression, benign breast and menstrual disorders, Amenorrhea, hyp... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Adult: PO Parkinson's disease As adjunct to levodopa: 1st wk: 1-1.25 mg at night, 2nd wk: 2-2.5 mg at night; 3rd wk: 2.5 mg twice daily; 4th wk: 2.5 mg ... View More
Child Dose
Hyperprolactinemia 11-15 years: 1.25-2.5 mg PO qDay (initially) Maintenance: 2.5-10 mg/day
Contraindication
Breast carcinoma, hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids, uncontrolled hypertension, severe ischaemic heart disease. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Bromocriptine is a dopamine D2 and D3-agonist which works by activating postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the tuberoinfundibular and nigrostriatal path... View More
Precaution
Increased risk of conception, patients with peptic ulcer, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, impaired hepatic or renal function, pleuropulmonary signs and ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (49%),Hypotension (30%),Headache (19%),Dizziness (17%) 1-10% Abdominal cramps,Anorexia,Constipation,Dyspepsia,Dysphagia,Epigastric pain... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Safety of Bromocriptine treatment during pregnancy to the mother and fetus has not been established If pregnancy occurs during Bromo... View More
Interaction
Bioavailability increased if given along with erythromycin. Alcohol reduces tolerance to bromocriptine and vice-versa. Effects of antihypertensives may ... View More
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