Treating disorders associated with high levels of the hormone prolactin, either due to tumors in the pituitary gland or to unknown causes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor agonist. It works by blocking prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland.
Cabergoline may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Cabergoline with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Cabergoline may cause dizziness, hotheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. Some patients taking Cabergoline have developed certain behavioral changes (eg, increased gambling or sexual urges). These effects usually go away when treatment with Cabergoline is stopped. Contact your doctor right away if you notice any unusual behavioral changes. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cabergoline while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cabergoline is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cabergoline .
side effects of cabergoline are constipation, dizziness, headache, indigestion, nausea, tiredness and vomiting.
Store Cabergoline at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cabergoline out of the reach of children and away from pets.
dostinex simply used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorder which is mainly due to pituitary adenomas. prolactin is the hormone that controls lactation. besides te above given side effects it also leads to ALOPECIA,a condition in which hair is lost from some or all parts of the body usually from the scalp. It is also called scalp baldness and it occurs in both males and females,though far more in females than males.
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