Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet

Cabgolin 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat conditions caused by high levels of prolactin in the body (hyperprolactinemia). Elevated prolactin can lead to symptoms such as irregular menstrual periods, infertility, or unwanted breast milk production.

Cabgolin can also be prescribed to stop breast milk production after childbirth, stillbirth, or termination of pregnancy when needed. The active ingredient in Cabgolin 0.5 mg Tablet is cabergoline, which works by reducing the amount of prolactin released in the body.

This helps restore normal menstrual cycles in women, improves fertility, and manages related hormonal symptoms. In men, it can help improve issues linked with high prolactin levels. Always take Cabgolin 0.

5 mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with or after meals to reduce stomach discomfort. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without consulting a doctor, as this may affect the effectiveness of your treatment.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history, especially if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, liver or kidney issues, or a history of mental health conditions. Also, share details of all the medicines you are currently taking, as some may interact with cabergoline. With the right medical guidance, Cabgolin 0.

5 mg Tablet can effectively control prolactin levels and improve associated symptoms. Following your doctor’s advice carefully will ensure safe and effective treatment.

Dosage

Overdose

• Excess of Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet may lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, indigestion, low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying down, confusion, hallucinations.
• Seek medical help if you experience any symptoms or feel you have taken too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

In case you’ve missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cabergoline in Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet works by blocking or reducing the release of a hormone in the brain called prolactin that stimulates breast milk production.

Directions for Use

Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It should preferably be taken with or after food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet during pregnancy?

• There is limited information about the use of Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet during human pregnancy. Your doctor will give you this medicine only if it is really needed and after accurately measuring the benefits and risks.
• If you are planning a pregnancy, plan it at least 1 month after taking the final dose. If you get pregnant while on treatment, this medicine should be discontinued immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet while breastfeeding?

Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet should not be used by breastfeeding women as it stops or suppresses the breastmilk production. It is important to consult the doctor before using any medication while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet?

Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy and may also blur your vision. Thus, avoid driving, operating machines or perform any activities that require your mind to be alert while on treatment with this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet, as it may worsen the side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
• You had or still have Raynaud’s syndrome (a condition causing cold hands and feet).
• You have a low blood pressure problem and are on medications for the same.
• You have a stomach ulcer or any bleeding in your stomach and intestines.
• You are suffering from any psychiatric illness (problems with your mental health).
• You have high blood pressure after giving birth to a baby.
• Your tissues in the stomach, heart or lungs have become damaged and scarred. The doctor may perform some tests before treatment to check if your heart, lungs and kidneys are in proper condition.
• You or your family members notice any behavioural changes in you that are either unusual or may be harmful to you and others.
• Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Cabergoline or any other ingredients of Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet.
• If you are allergic to other medicines known as ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, lisuride, pergolide, ergometrine, bromocriptine).
• If you have problems with your liver.
• If you are taking medicine to treat your mental health (risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine, etc).
• If you are pregnant and have uncontrolled high blood pressure, combined with swelling and protein in the urine.
• If your doctor has told you that the tissues in your stomach, heart or lungs have become damaged and scarred.
• If you have a history of psychosis after childbirth.
• If you are taking this medicine for a prolonged duration and experience any problems related to your heart valves.
• If you are a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Excessive sleepiness or drowsiness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet may interact with other medicines. Discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Concomitant use of Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet along with medicines like chlorpromazine, haloperidol (used to treat mental health), domperidone, metoclopramide (used to treat nausea and vomiting) may reduce its effectiveness. Thus, they should not be used simultaneously.
• Concomitant use along with medicines like pergolide, bromocriptine, lisuride, Ergotamine (used to treat severe migraine headaches), medicines like Levodopa (used to treat Parkinson’s disease), antibiotics like erythromycin as they may increase the amount of this medicine in your blood and thus could also increase the side effects.

Interactions with food items

It is often recommended to take cabergoline with food to minimize gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and stomach discomfort. Avoid grapefruit juice.

Storage and disposal

Store Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines. Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can children use Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet?

No, Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 16 years as there is limited data about its safety.

What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet?

• Inform the doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
• Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney disease.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.
• Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet may interact with other medicines. Hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including supplements or herbal products. Also, inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine.

How long to take Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet?

The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on the cause of illness and response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Should I take Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet with or without food?

Your doctor may recommend that you take these tablets with or after having your food to avoid any stomach discomfort, nausea or vomiting.

Can I take Cabgolin without food?

You should take Cabgolin exactly as directed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it regularly for optimal results. Do not exceed the maximum daily doses and treatment durations recommended.

What is the mechanism of action of Cabgolin?

Cabergoline in Cabgolin 0.5 mg tablet works by blocking or reducing the release of a hormone in the brain called prolactin that stimulates breast milk production.