Caber 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 80.00 (3 x 2: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cabergoline |
| Company | Aci limited |
Indications
- Stop breast milk production
- Treat hormonal disturbances
- High levels of prolactin
Description
- Dopamine receptor agonist
- Reduces prolactin release from pituitary gland
- Treats hyperprolactinemia
Pharmacology
- Dopamine receptor agonist
- Inhibits prolactin secretion
- High affinity for D2 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dosage of 0.25 mg twice a week
- Maximum dosage of 1 mg twice a week
- Different dosages for lactation prevention and prolactin reduction
Interaction
- Interacts with blood pressure medications
- Interacts with mental illness medications
- Interacts with medications for nausea and vomiting
Contraindications
- History of serious mental disease
- Liver or kidney disease
- High blood pressure in pregnancy
Side Effects
- Pregnancy category B
- Stop taking if pregnant for at least one month
- Should not be taken if planning to breastfeed
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Check pregnancy status before starting
- Stop taking if pregnant for at least one month
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity to Caber or ergot alkaloids
- Severe liver disease
- High blood pressure in pregnancy
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Long-term use and fibrotic reactions
- Caution with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Nasal congestion
- Syncope
- Hallucinations
Therapeutic Class
- Antiparkinson drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep away from children