Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet

Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet helps in the treatment of disorders that occur as a result of very high levels of prolactin hormone in the body. This may occur because of tumour development in the pituitary gland or other reasons that are yet unknown.

Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas. The drug is basically a dopamine receptor agonist, which prevents the pituitary gland from producing large quantities of prolactin.

The drug may be detrimental to patients who have health complications related to high blood pressure, heart disease, disorder of the kidney or lungs. People who are allergic to any component present in Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet, should also consult their medical adviser before taking the medicine.

Take the drug according to the directions given in the prescription. The treatment course should not be stopped midway without the advice of your doctor. In this case the side effects of Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet may worsen, resulting in more complications. The drug is meant to be taken by mouth wither with food or without. In case you do miss a dose, contact your doctor and seek advice.

Confusion, gas, headache, dizzy spells, weakness, anxiety, pain in the breasts, pimples and a runny nose are a few side effects of Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet that you should be aware of.

An overdose may produce nasal congestion, syncope, hallucinations, or hypotension. Measures to support blood pressure should be taken if necessary.

Patient should be instructed to notify physician if she suspects she is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or intends to become pregnant during therapy with cabergoline. A pregnancy test should be done if there is any suspicion of pregnancy and continuation of treatment should be discussed with physician.

Initial Dose: 0.25 mg twice weekly; the dose may be increased by 0.25 mg twice weekly up to a maximum of 1 mg twice weekly according to the patient's serum prolactin level. Dosage increases should not occur more rapidly than every 4 weeks.

Once a normal serum prolactin level is maintained for 6 months, the dose may be discontinued and prolactin levels monitored to determine if cabergoline is still required. The durability of efficacy beyond 24 months of therapy has not been established.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

• Acromegaly

• Increased Prolactin Level In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Hypertension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Fatigue

• Syncope

• Peripheral Edema

• Hot Flashes

• Palpitations

• Vertigo

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Nervousness

• Acne

• Pruritus

• Breast Pain

• Dysmenorrhea

• Constipation

• Abdominal Pain

• Dyspepsia

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Flatulence

• Throat Irritation

• Toothache

• Anorexia

• Abnormal Vision

• Pain

• Rhinitis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Should be cautious while driving or using machines.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this drug remain for about 24 - 48 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine is initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• ZURICAB 0.5MG TABLET

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• TT Cab 0.5mg Tablet

  TTK Healthcare Ltd

• Cb-Lin 0.5Mg Tablet

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Camforte 0.5mg Tablet

  Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Caberlin 0.5Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Cabgolin 0.5Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Cabliz 0.5mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Lactocab 0.5mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Colette 0.5Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Cabercet 0.5Mg Tablet

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

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

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet is an activator for pituitary lactotroph cells, also known as prolactin cells. When the drug was used on rats, the prolactin secretion was greatly increased through the inhibition of the pituitary’s lactotroph cells.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  • Additive hypotensive effects may occur when cabergoline is administered with antihypertensive medications; dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive medication may be required.
  • Decreased effect: Dopamine antagonists (eg, phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes, or metoclopramide) may reduce the therapeutic effects of cabergoline and should not be used concomitantly.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Use caution when patients are receiving other medications which may reduce blood pressure.
  • Not indicated for the inhibition or suppression of physiologic lactation since it has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, and seizures.
  • Because cabergoline is extensively metabolized by the liver, careful monitoring in patients with hepatic impairment is warranted.
  • Female patients should instruct the physician if they are pregnant, become pregnant, or intend to become pregnant. Should not be used in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension unless benefit outweighs potential risk.
  • Do not give to postpartum women who are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed. In all patients, prolactin concentrations should be monitored monthly until normalized.

• Ques : What is Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet and what is it used for?

  Ans : Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet contains Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet, 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 levels of prolactin. It is also used to stops breast milk production (lactation) in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.

• Ques : How and in what dose should I take Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet?

  Ans : 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.

• Ques : What are the possible side effects of using Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet?

  Ans : During the initial days of treatment, this medication may decrease your blood pressure which could make you feel dizzy. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood pressure regularly during these days. Common side-effects are dizziness, vertigo, stomach pain, indigestion, fatigue, and weakness. If any of these side effects bother you, immediately consult your doctor.

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