Cabgolin 0.25mg Tablet

Cabgolin 0.25 mg Tablet is used to treat excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin. Excess production of this hormone is due to unknown causes or abnormal growths in the pituitary.

This medicine helps in preventing infertility, sexual problems, and bone loss caused by excess prolactin production in men and in women who are not breastfeeding.

It is also used as a second line therapy in the treatment of signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease along with carbidopa-levodopa or as a single agent in case of failure of or intolerance to a non-ergot compound.

Cabergoline is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin in your body). This happens when your pituitary gland makes extra prolactin. High prolactin levels may be caused by a hormone problem or by a tumor in your pituitary gland.

High prolactin levels can cause changes in a woman’s ovulation, menstrual cycle, and breast milk production. In men, high prolactin levels can affect reproduction and cause sexual issues. These issues include a decreased sex drive and not being able to get or keep an erection.

Cabgolin 0.25mg Tablet treats increased prolactin level by decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body which helps in fertility and period problems. It treats acromegaly by decreasing the amount of growth hormone in the body.

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 0.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Cabgolin tablets (Generic Cabergoline) are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Cabergoline, any inactive ingredient present in Cabgolin tablets or any ergot alkaloid. Cabgolin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of pulmonary, pericardial and retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately in case of an overdose.

• Hypersensitivity
• Painful menstruation
• Burning or tingling sensation of hands and feet
• Breast pain
• Heartburn
• Constipation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty in breathing
• Decrease in frequency of urination

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy – This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant women. However, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding – This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Hepatic dysfunction

Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with liver diseases due to an increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver functions is advised for such patients.

Use in pediatrics

This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Lactation suppression

This medicine is not recommended for suppressing milk production due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects such as stroke, hypertension, and seizures.

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1.Can I take clomid and Cabgolin for fertility?

Please consult your doctor regarding use of clomid and Cabgolin for improving fertility

2.Is Cabgolin illegal?

No. Cabgolin is not illegal; it belongs to a class of prescription drugs

3.Does cabergoline raise testosterone/ increase dopamine?

No. Cabergoline has no known effect on stimulating testosterone release. Cabergoline does not increase release of dopamine. It only mimics the action dopamine by stimulating dopamine (D2) receptors

4.Is Cabgolin a fertility drug?

Cabgolin can be used to improve fertility in cases where there are high levels of prolactin. It suppresses high prolactin levels in men and women. Clomid is a brand name for active drug clomiphene that stimulates ovulation (release of egg in women) and improves fertility

5.What is caberlin 0.5?

Caberlin is a trade name for active drug cabergoline. Caberlin 0.5 contains 0.5 mg of cabergoline

6.Does Cabgolin cause weight loss?

No. Weight loss is not a known side effect of Cabgolin