Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Cabergoline(0.5mg)
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet should be taken with food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.
The main pharmacokinetic feature of cabergoline is its very long plasma t½β, ranging from to 63–109 hours, which permits a once-daily dosage regimen in Parkinson's disease and twice-weekly administration in hyperprolactinaemic disorders.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cabgolin
Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Hot flashes
Indigestion
Nausea
Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Vertigo
Vomiting
significant uncontrolled high blood pressure.
heart valve disease.
a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis.
retroperitoneal fibrosis.
severe increased blood pressure and edema during pregnancy.
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) caused due to excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet may interact with other medicines. ...
Concomitant use of Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet along with medicines like chlorpromazine, haloperidol (used to treat mental health), domperidone, metoclopramide (used to treat nausea and vomiting) may reduc.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) caused due to excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not take Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Take it with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet.
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. Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet and what is it used for?
Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet contains Cabergoline, which belongs to a group of medicines that reduces the level of prolactin. It is used to treat medical problems such as galactorrhoea due to abnormally high level of prolactin. It is also used to stops breast milk production (lactation) in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.
Q. How and in what dose should I take Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet?
Take this medicine, as per the advice of your doctor. The advised dose and duration depend on your medical condition. It is recommended to take this medicine with food or after food, to reduce the chances of nausea or vomiting.
Q. What are the possible side effects of using Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet?
During the first few days of treatment, this medicine may decrease your blood pressure which could make you feel dizzy. So, it is recommended that you change your position slowly when trying to sit, stand or lie down during the initial days of the treatment. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood pressure regularly during these days. The other common side effects are drowsiness, nausea, headache, dizziness, vertigo, stomach pain, indigestion, fatigue, and weakness. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.
