Information about Cabergoline

Generic Name : Cabergoline
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Cabergoline are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Miscellaneous Endocrine Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Cabergoline

India :

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International :

Dostinex .

Why is Cabergoline Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a potent dopamine receptor agonist, prescribed for hyperprolactinemic disorders (high level of prolactin hormone), Parkinson’s disease either alone or with other medications. It decreases the amount of prolactin in the body.

When should Cabergoline not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives, uncontrolled hypertension.

What is the dosage of Cabergoline?

Adult: PO- The recommended initial dose is 0.25 mg twice a week. Dosage may be increased by 0.25 mg twice weekly up to a dosage of 1 mg twice a week according to the patient's serum prolactin level.

How should Cabergoline be taken?

Should be taken with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Cabergoline?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, Raynaud's syndrome, liver or kidney impairment, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, history of psychosis, high blood pressure, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid prolonged use and/or usage of high doses otherwise it may lead to psychiatric disorders, heart or lung disorder.

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

Monitor serum prolactin level monthly until normalization.

What are the side effects of Cabergoline?

Gastrointestinal- Nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, dry mouth, diarrhea, flatulence, throat irritation, toothache.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, fainting, tingling.
Body As a Whole - Weakness, fatigue, fainting, influenza-like symptoms, uneasiness, swelling of eye/extremities.
Psychiatric- Depression, drowsiness, loss of appetite, anxiety, sleeplessness, impaired concentration, nervousness.
Heart- Hot flashes, low blood pressure, palpitation.
Genitourinary- Breast pain, absence of menstrual cycle.
Skin- Pimple, itching.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain
Respiratory - Nose inflammation
Eye- Abnormal vision