Introduction
Cabolin 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 cases... View More
Uses of Cabolin
Side effects of Cabolin
How to use Cabolin
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. Cabolin is to be taken wit... View More
How Cabolin works
Cabolin works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in case... View More
What if you forget to take Cabolin?
If you miss a dose of Cabolin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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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