What is Cabgolin 0.5mg?
Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet is used in the treatment of high levels of prolactin, which is an abnormally high level of a hormone known as prolactin in the body. This medicine can also stop breast milk production in case of stillbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. However, a higher dose of this medication (1mg) is also effective as a second-line treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet contains Cabergoline as its active ingredient, which belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine agonists. Dopamine is a chemical that is produced naturally in the body that aids in transmitting messages to your brain.
This medicine is not suggested for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Children under 16 years of age must also not use Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet. After a prescription from a doctor, one can easily purchase this medicine from a licensed drugstore.
Uses of Cabgolin 0.5mg
Doctors prescribe Cabgolin 0.5mg for:
- Treatment of hyperprolactinemia
How does Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet work in the body?
Cabergoline is a dopamine antagonist that obstructs the action of a chemical messenger called dopamine. Dopamine is responsible for the release of prolactin, a hormone that aids in the production of breast milk.
This further decreases the increased prolactin levels and stops the production of breast milk during abortion, stillbirth, or miscarriage.
How to use Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet?
Before starting treatment with Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet, please read the patient information leaflet provided with the medicine itself. If there is any doubt about the Cabgolin tablet or its dosage, then you can discuss it with the doctor.
Swallow this medication as a whole with a glass of plain water without crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet. Based on your age, body weight, and disease condition, a doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of Cabgolin 0.5mg.
Patients can take this medicine with or after food to avoid or decrease feelings of nausea or vomiting. Try taking this medicine at the same time to attain maximum benefits from Cabagolin 0.5mg.
Do not take Cabagolin 0.5mg tablet for a longer time than directed by a doctor. Increasing the dose will only treat your condition slowly.
Missed dose
Do not miss the dose of Cabagolin 0.5mg tablet. As soon as you remember, take this medicine. In case it’s time for the next prescribed dosage, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Never double your dose to make up for missed one because this can lead to overdose.
Overdose
Patients should strictly not take Cabgolin 0.5mg more than the recommended dosage. Excess of Cabgolin tablets can lead to symptoms such as low blood pressure, nausea, constipation, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Get emergency medical help if you suffer from an overdose of Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet.
Precautions and warnings
Before taking this medication, inform the doctor about your medical history (if any), especially of:
- Heart disorder
- High blood pressure after birth
- Liver problem
- Low blood pressure
Do not take Cabgolin tablet if you are allergic to it or Cabergoline or have any other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can make you suffer from allergic reactions.
In case you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding women, then inform your doctor beforehand. During your treatment with Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet, your doctor will check your blood pressure regularly.
The doctor must know about all other medications you take as many of these might make Cabgolin less effective or change its working mechanism.
This medicine must be used with caution in patients suffering from pain in the chest while breathing, decreased liver function, or fluid in the lungs.
Side effects of Cabgolin 0.5mg
Remember, the doctor has recommended Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet because he thinks its benefits are more significant than the side effects. Several people taking this medicine do not suffer from any severe side effects.
Common or minor side effects of Cabagolin, 0.5mg tablet, disappear slowly as your body adjusts to this medicine.
Here are some major & minor side effects of Cabagolin 0.5mg:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Hypersensitivity
- Heartburn
- Swelling of ankles or feet
- Constipation
- Breast pain
- Heartburn
- Blurred vision
- Nausea and vomiting
Call your doctor promptly if any side effects of Cabagolin 0.5mg tablet continue or become worse with time.
Interactions
Drug interaction can change the working mechanism of medicine or delay its effectiveness. Inform the doctor about all other products you use, including prescription & non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without consulting your doctor during treatment with the Cabgolin tablet.
Here are some medicines that must be avoided when taking Cabgolin 0.5mg:
- Chlorpromazine
- Haloperidol
- Metoclopramide
- Domperidone
- Bromocriptine
- Pergolide
Storage
It is suggested to store Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat.
Keep away from children and pets.
Frequently asked questions
Can Cabgolin 0.5mg cause weight loss?
No, weight loss is not a known side effect of this medication.
Does Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet increase a patient’s fertility chance?
Cabgolin tablets are taken only as one to two tablets twice a week. It aids in restoring ovulation and normal prolactin levels.
Among women treated, almost 85% will ovulate and might become pregnant if there is no other cause of infertility.
Is it safe to give 0.5mg of Cabgolin tablets to children?
The safety and effectiveness of Cabgolin, 0.5mg tablet, have not yet been established in children and adolescents.
It is better to consult a doctor once and then start treatment.
Can patients with liver disorders use Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet?
Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet must be used with caution in patients experiencing pain in the chest while breathing, inflammation or infection of the lungs, or fluid in the lungs.
Consult a doctor once before taking this medicine to achieve desired results.
Is it safe to take Cabgolin 0.5mg during pregnancy?
Cabgolin 0.5mg tablet is not prescribed for use in pregnancy, and women should not become pregnant for one month after stopping the medicine.
In case you become pregnant during treatment with Cabgolin tablet, then stop taking the medicine and contact the doctor.
Your doctor will monitor your pregnancy because Cabgolin 0.5 tablet can lead to congenital abnormalities when used during pregnancy.
