Caberdost 0.5mg
- Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Model: Caberdost 0.5mg
- SKU: CRT0.5
- Active Ingredient: Cabergoline
- Treatment: Manage Prolactine Lavels, Acromegaly
- Availability: In Stock
Product introduction
Caberdost 0.5 tablet is a dopamine agonist. It is used for the treatment of a high level of prolactin. It is also helpful in stopping breast milk production in cases of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet should be taken with food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headaches, dizziness, and low blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, you must avoid driving or rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure after birth, or had heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
Benefits of Caberdost Tablet
Treatment of High levels of Prolactin
Prolactin is a hormone that helps in the growth and development of breasts and also causes milk secretion in females. Caberdost 0.5 Tablet helps stop breast milk secretion in females who have had a stillbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. It acts on a chemical in the brain, dopamine, that is responsible for these high levels of prolactin and stops milk secretion.
Side effects of Caberdost Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Nausea
Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Vomiting
Vertigo
Abdominal pain
Breast pain
Sleepiness
Valvulopathy and related disorders
Dyspepsia
Gastritis
Weakness
Depression
Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Hot flushes
How to use Caberdost Tablet
Take this medicine at the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Caberdost 0.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Caberdost Tablet works
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in cases of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.
Safety advice
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Caberdost 0.5 Tablet. [Please consult your doctor.]
Pregnancy
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy, as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are greater than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Driving
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Caberdost 0.5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Caberdost 0.5 tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caberdost 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Caberdost Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Caberdost 0.5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
Quick tips
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) caused by excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not take Caberdost 0.5 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Caberdost 0.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Caberdost 0.5 Tablet.
FAQs
Q. What is Caberdost 0.5 Tablet, and what is it used for?
Caberdost 0.5 Tablet contains cabergoline, 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 an abnormally high level of prolactin. It is also used to stop breast milk production (lactation) in cases of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.
Q. How and in what dose should I take Caberdost 0.5 Tablet?
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.
Q. What are the possible side effects of using Caberdost 0.5 Tablet?
During the first few days of treatment, this medicine may decrease your blood pressure, which could make you feel dizzy. So, it is recommended that you change your position slowly when trying to sit, stand, or lie down during the initial days of the treatment. Your doctor may suggest that you monitor your blood pressure regularly during these days. The other common side effects are drowsiness, nausea, headache, dizziness, vertigo, stomach pain, indigestion, fatigue, and weakness. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cabergoline-oral-route/description/drg-20062485
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/020664s013lbl.pdf
https://www.scielo.br/j/jped/a/pKPFtLMX4jNH6tTtrqNwb4r/?format=pdf&lang=en