Caberol 0.50.5mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Caberol 0.5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Caberol 0.5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, t... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Caberol 0.5 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 Caberol 0.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Caberol 0.5 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Caberol 0.5 may not be need... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Caberol 0.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caberol 0.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Caberol 0.5 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 c... View More
Uses of Caberol 0.5
- High levels of prolactin
Side effects of Caberol 0.5
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Hot flashes
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
How to use Caberol 0.5
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. Caberol 0.5 is to be taken... View More
How Caberol 0.5 works
Caberol 0.5 works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in ... View More
What if you forget to take Caberol 0.5?
If you miss a dose of Caberol 0.5, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Caberol 0.5 is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) caused due to excess production of a n... 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 Caberol 0.5 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 Caberol 0.5 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Caberol 0.5.
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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