Cabergol0.5mg
Tablet
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cabergol. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cabergol 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 Cabergol 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 | UNSAFE Cabergol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cabergol is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cabergol may not be needed in ... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Cabergol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cabergol may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cabergol is a dopamine agonist. It is used for the treatment of a high level of prolactin. It is also helpful in stopping breast milk production in case... View More
Uses of Cabergol
- High levels of prolactin
Side effects of Cabergol
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Hot flashes
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
How to use Cabergol
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. Cabergol is to be taken wi... View More
How Cabergol works
Cabergol works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in cas... View More
What if you forget to take Cabergol?
If you miss a dose of Cabergol, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Cabergol is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) caused due to excess production of a natu... View More
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Do not take Cabergol if you are breastfeeding.
- Take it with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cabergol can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Cabergol.
Indication
Hyperprolactinemia, prolactinomas, parkinson's disease, uterine fibroids, acromegaly, cushing's disease, pituitary adenomas, lactation suppression ... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Inhibition of physiological lactation Adult: 1 mg as a single dose on the 1st day postpartum. Suppression of lactation Adult: 250 mcg every ... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives. Uncontrolled hypertension.
Mode of Action
Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine D2-agonist. It inhibits prolactin secretion through hypothalamic inhibitory control exerted through the release of... View More
Precaution
CV disease, Raynaud's syndrome, renal or hepatic impairment, peptic ulcer, GI bleeding, history of psychosis, hypertension. May affect ability to drive ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (27%),Headache (26%),Dizziness (15%),Constipation (10%) 1-10% Asthenia (9%),Fatigue (7%),Abdominal pain (5%),Somnolence (5%),Postural h... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; not recommended
Interaction
Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension when used with antihypertensives. May increase vasoconstriction effect of dopamine. May reduce vasodilation ef... View More
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