Bromolac2.5mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bromolac. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bromolac is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bromolac is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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| Driving | CAUTION Bromolac may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bromolac is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bromolac may not be needed in ... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Bromolac in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, a cautious use of thi... View More |
Introduction
Bromolac is a dopamine agonists and prolactin inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of medical condition occurs as of high level of prolactin such as ... View More
Uses of Bromolac
- High levels of prolactin
- Female infertility
- Acromegaly
Side effects of Bromolac
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
How to use Bromolac
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. Bromolac is to be taken wi... View More
How Bromolac works
Bromolac is a dopamine receptor agonist. It decreases the release of prolactin (milk hormone) in the body. Overproduction of this hormone is associated ... View More
- Bromolac is used to treat conditions caused by excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin such as infertility, or abnormal production of br... 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 Bromolac can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not take Bromolac if you are breastfeeding.
- Monitoring of blood pressure may be advised regularly during treatment with Bromolac.
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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