Cabolin 0.5 mg (Tablet)

Title and Categories

• Cabolin Tablets
• Medical Supplies
• Pharmaceutical Products

Indications

• Used to stop breast milk production after childbirth
• Used to treat hormonal disturbance
• Can be used to treat conditions caused by high prolactin levels

Description

• Belongs to dopamine receptor agonist drugs
• Reduces prolactin hormone release from the pituitary gland
• Treats hyperprolactinemia

Pharmacology

• Dopamine receptor agonist
• High affinity for D2 receptors
• Inhibits prolactin secretion by pituitary lactotrophs

Dosage and Administration

• Recommended dosage is 0.25 mg twice a week
• Dosage may be increased according to serum prolactin level
• Dosage increases should not occur more rapidly than every 4 weeks

Interaction

• Interacts with medicines to lower blood pressure
• Interacts with antipsychotic medicines
• Interacts with medicines for nausea, vomiting, and severe migraine headaches

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in cases of serious mental disease
• Contraindicated in liver or kidney disease
• Contraindicated in high blood pressure in pregnancy

Side Effects

• Pregnancy category B
• Should not be taken during breastfeeding
• Should not be taken during the first month of pregnancy

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Pregnancy category B
• Patient not pregnant before starting Cabergoline
• Should not be taken if planning to breastfeed

Precautions and Warnings

• Hypersensitivity to Cabolin or other ergot alkaloids
• Severe liver disease
• Not recommended for use in pregnancy-induced hypertension

Overdose Effects

• Symptoms may include nasal congestion, syncope, or hallucinations
• Supportive measures for blood pressure may be necessary in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

• Belongs to antiparkinson drugs

Storage Conditions

• Store in cool, dry place protected from light
• Keep away from the reach of children

Related Brands

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