Cabergoline 0.5 mg

Description

Introduction to Cabergoline

• When you have too much prolactin in your blood, Cabergoline can help. Being lactating, developing some breast tissue, and making milk are all controlled by the hormone prolactin. If your prolactin level is too high, you might not get your periods on time, or you might not be able to get an erection.

➧ US Brand Name

• Dostinex

➧ What is Cabergoline 0.5 ?

• The only way to get a prescription drug like Cabergoline 0.5 Tablet is as a generic drug. There is no version with a brand name.For conditions involving hormone changes and neurological issues, the 0.5 mg dose of this drug is commonly given and is known as cabergoline 0.5 Tablet.
• A dopamine agonist is what cabergoline 0.5 Tablet is. It is used to help people who have a lot of prolactin in their bodies. On top of that, it can help stop breast milk flow after a stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.

➧ History and Development of Cabergoline

• Scientists at the Italian drug company Farmitalia-Carlo Erba in Milan were the first to make cabergoline. They were dabbling with semisynthetic derivatives of the ergot alkaloids, and in 1980, they filed for a patent.

 Mechanism of Action

➧ How Cabergoline Works in the Body

• It works by stopping the brain from making the prolactin hormone and the pituitary gland from letting it out. After 6 months of normal prolactin levels, most people stop taking Cabergoline 0.5mg. It could be given again if the signs of having too much prolactin show up again. You can only get this medicine with a prescription from your doctor.

➧ Effects on Prolactin Levels

• Being lactating, developing some breast tissue, and making milk are all controlled by the hormone prolactin. If you have more prolactin than usual in your blood, you might have problems like irregular periods, infertility, or not being able to get an erection.

Drugs Facts

 Indications for Use

➧ Treat Hyperprolactinemia

• When someone has hyperprolactinemia, their blood levels of the hormone prolactin are too high. Prolactin helps women make breast milk during and after pregnancy. It is brought on by a harmless growth called a prolactoma in the pituitary gland, which manages the creation of this hormone.

➧ Parkinson’s Disease

• The signs of Parkinson’s disease are different for each person. The first signs may be mild and not be noticed. Usually, symptoms start on one side of the body and get worse there first. This is true even after symptoms spread to both sides.

➧ Benefits of Cabergoline Treatment

• Cabergoline used to treat a number of health issues that happen when the hormone prolactin is made in large amounts. People who are having trouble with their periods, getting pregnant, or having a pituitary prolactinoma can use it.

 Dosage and Administration

• As a first dose, Cabergoline Tablet may be taken by mouth twice a week, on days like Monday and Thursday. Taking your medicine with food can keep your stomach from getting upset.
• After 4 weeks, if your prolactin levels are still high, your doctor may raise your amount. The most that can be taken is 1 mg twice a week. Your body will have time to get used to the drug if you wait 4 weeks before raising your cabergoline dose. Cabergoline Side effects are more likely to happen at higher amounts, so it’s best to work with your doctor to find the lowest dose that still works.

 Potential Side Effects

➧ Common Side Effects

• Stuffy nose
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Having no energy
• Nervousness
• Depression

➧ Long-term Risks

•  If you take Cabergoline for a long time, it could hurt your heart valves. You need to see your doctor regularly so they can keep an eye on your situation and make changes to your treatment as needed.
• If you take extra doses, you might also have hallucinations, low blood pressure, and pass out. If you take more cabergoline, it could hurt your heart and lungs badly.

 Cabergoline and Mental Health

➧ Effects on Mood and Behavior

• Even though these drugs are usually well tolerated, they can have negative effects on the mind, such as depression, insomnia, anxiety, mania, hallucinations, psychosis, mania, and trouble concentrating.

Safety advice

Alcohol

If you drink booze while taking cabergoline 0.5 Tablet, be careful. Talk to your doctor please.

Pregnancy

cabergoline 0.5 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant because it poses a clear risk to the growing baby. But the doctor might only give it in very rare cases where it could save your life if the benefits are greater than the risks. Talk to your doctor please.

Breast feeding

 If you are nursing, you probably shouldn’t take cabergoline 0.5 Tablet. The drug may get into breastmilk and hurt the baby, but there isn’t much information about this from people.Because it stops breastfeeding, cabergoline 0.5 Tablet is typically not taken while breastfeeding.

Driving

cabergoline 0.5 Tablet might make you less alert, blur your vision, or feel sleepy and dizzy. If these things happen, do not drive.

Kidney

It’s likely safe for people with kidney problems to take cabergoline 0.5 Tablet. There isn’t a lot of information available that says changing the dose of cabergoline 0.5 Tablet may not be necessary for these people. Talk to your doctor please.

➧ FAQs

1.How and in what dose should I take cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet?

Take this medication as directed by your physician. Your medical condition will determine the recommended dose and duration. To lower the risk of nausea or vomiting, it is advised to take this medication with or after eating.

2.What are the possible side effects of using cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet?

In the first few days of treatment, this drug may lower your blood pressure, which could make you feel dizzy. Your doctor may tell you to keep an eye on your blood pressure often these days. Dizziness, gut pain, indigestion, tiredness, and weakness are all common side effects. Talk to your doctor right away if any of these side effects bother you.

3.Who should not take cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet?

For people who have severe liver disease, stiff and inflamed heart valves, uncontrolled high blood pressure, a history of mental illness related to childbirth, fibrotic reactions affecting the abdomen, heart, or lungs, swollen hands and feet, or high blood pressure while pregnant or breastfeeding, cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet should not be used. People who are allergic to cabergoline or other drugs called ergot alkaloids should also not take it. This is especially true for kids younger than 16 years old. Before taking it, talk to your doctor.

4.Does cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet increase fertility?

One to two pills of cabergoline 0.5Mg are taken twice a week, and they help to get ovulation and prolactin levels back to normal. About 85% of the women who are treated will ovulate and be able to get pregnant if there are no other reasons why they can’t.

5.Is cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet safe to use in patients with liver disease?

Cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet should not be taken by people who have chest pain while breathing, fluid in the lungs, or inflammation or an infection in the lungs. Before taking it, talk to your doctor.

6.Can cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet be used in children?

It has not been proven that cabergoline 0.5Mg Tablet is safe and useful for kids and teens (under 16 years old). So, you should get help from your doctor.