Cabergoline 0.5 mg (Cabergoline)
Price range: $138.70 through $323.50Required
| Pack Size | Price | Unit Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Tablet/s | $138.70 | $4.62 / tablet | ||
| 60 Tablet/s | $236.50 | $3.94 / tablet | ||
| 90 Tablet/s | $323.50 | $3.59 / tablet |
About Cabergoline 0.5 mg (Cabergoline)
Medicine information
- Active ingredient
- Cabergoline
- Indication
- Treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders in adults, including hyperprolactinemia that is idiopathic or associated with pituitary adenomas.
- Strength
- 0.5 mg
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Route
- Oral
Medicine overview
Cabergoline 0.5 mg is an oral medicine used to treat hyperprolactinemia, a condition in which the body has abnormally high levels of the hormone prolactin. Cabergoline is an ergot-derived dopamine receptor agonist. It acts mainly at dopamine D2 receptors in the pituitary gland and reduces prolactin secretion. Lowering excessive prolactin can help address problems associated with hyperprolactinemia, including menstrual disturbances, unwanted breast-milk production, sexual problems, and infertility related to elevated prolactin.
What it is used for
Cabergoline is used in adults with hyperprolactinemic disorders, including cases with no identified underlying cause and cases caused by prolactin-producing pituitary adenomas. Treatment aims to reduce elevated prolactin levels and the effects associated with excess prolactin. Current U.S. prescribing information advises avoiding cabergoline for routine inhibition or suppression of normal postpartum lactation because serious adverse reactions can occur in this setting.
How it works
Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor agonist with a strong affinity for dopamine D2 receptors. By stimulating these receptors, it directly inhibits prolactin secretion from lactotroph cells in the pituitary gland. Prolactin is the hormone involved in breast-milk production and also influences reproductive function. Reducing excessive prolactin helps bring serum prolactin toward the normal range and can improve clinical effects caused by hyperprolactinemia.
How it is taken
Cabergoline tablets are taken by mouth exactly as prescribed and may be taken with or without food. For hyperprolactinemia, treatment is generally given on scheduled days each week rather than taken as an occasional medicine. The prescribed regimen should be followed carefully. Serum prolactin is monitored during treatment, and any dose adjustment should be made by the treating healthcare professional rather than by the patient.
Important warnings
Do not use cabergoline in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives, a history of cardiac valvular disease or pericardial fibrosis, or a history of pleural, pulmonary, or retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders. A cardiovascular evaluation, including an echocardiogram, is recommended before treatment; periodic echocardiographic monitoring may also be required. Cabergoline can cause orthostatic hypotension, particularly with other medicines that lower blood pressure. Dopamine D2 antagonists such as metoclopramide and certain antipsychotics can oppose its effects and are not recommended concomitantly. Patients should report shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest pain, swelling, breathing difficulty when lying down, or unusual compulsive urges such as gambling, uncontrolled spending, binge eating, or increased sexual urges. Use in severe hepatic impairment is not recommended.
Side effects and monitoring
Common adverse effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, constipation, fatigue, abdominal discomfort or dyspepsia, and vomiting. Less common but clinically important problems include orthostatic hypotension, fainting, cardiac valvular disease, and fibrotic disorders involving the heart, lungs, pleura, or retroperitoneal tissues. Compulsive behaviors and psychiatric effects have also been reported. Seek medical attention for chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, unexplained swelling, severe dizziness or fainting, or symptoms suggesting fibrosis. Prolactin levels should be monitored during treatment; cardiovascular evaluation and periodic echocardiography are recommended according to prescribing guidance.
Pregnancy
Cabergoline is generally avoided during pregnancy unless the expected benefit justifies continued treatment. If pregnancy occurs or is suspected during treatment, the patient should contact the treating healthcare professional promptly so continued therapy can be reviewed. Published reports have not established a clear association with major birth defects or miscarriage after early-pregnancy exposure, but available evidence cannot exclude risk.
Breastfeeding
Cabergoline is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed because it lowers prolactin and can interfere with milk production. Current U.S. labeling also advises avoiding cabergoline specifically for routine suppression of physiological postpartum lactation.
Food and drink
Cabergoline may be taken with or without food. High-fat food has not been shown to alter its pharmacokinetics significantly. Unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise, no special diet is required.
Storage
Store cabergoline tablets at controlled room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), and keep them in the original container. Product-specific storage requirements should also be checked on the supplied packaging because they may vary by manufacturer.
Frequently asked questions
Can cabergoline make me feel dizzy or lightheaded?
Yes. Dizziness is a common adverse effect, and cabergoline can cause a fall in blood pressure when you stand up. Rise slowly from sitting or lying down and tell your healthcare professional if dizziness or lightheadedness persists.
Can cabergoline cause changes in sexual urges or other compulsive behavior?
Yes, although this is not one of the most common effects. Dopamine agonists such as cabergoline have been associated with increased sexual urges, gambling, uncontrolled spending, binge eating, and other compulsive behaviors. Report new or difficult-to-control urges promptly.
Can I take cabergoline with food if it makes me nauseous?
Cabergoline can be taken with or without food. Nausea is one of its most common side effects, but do not change how you take the medicine beyond the prescribing instructions without discussing persistent symptoms with your healthcare professional.
Why do I need heart checks while taking cabergoline?
Cabergoline has been associated with heart-valve abnormalities and fibrotic scarring. Current prescribing information recommends cardiovascular evaluation, including an echocardiogram before treatment, with follow-up echocardiography during treatment as clinically appropriate.
How quickly will my prolactin level return to normal?
The response varies between patients. Prolactin levels are checked during treatment to assess response, so laboratory monitoring rather than symptoms alone is used to determine how well treatment is working.
What should I do if I become pregnant while taking cabergoline?
Contact your healthcare professional promptly. Continued treatment during pregnancy requires an individual benefit-risk assessment, and current prescribing information generally advises avoiding dopamine agonists during pregnancy unless continued therapy is considered necessary.
Can Cheap Generic Med ship cabergoline to the United States?
Cheap Generic Med serves the United States under its international shipping model. Delivery is typically estimated at 10–14 business days after dispatch, although customs or carrier delays can extend transit. Prescription and personal-import requirements may apply.
Will my cabergoline order have tracking?
Under Cheap Generic Med's standard international fulfilment model, tracked shipping is used and a tracking number should be provided after dispatch. New tracking information may take 24–72 hours to show movement in the carrier system.
Sources
Medical information notice: This information does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicine only as directed by the prescriber and the approved product information.
| Packaging | Qty |
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| Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
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