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Cabergoline


Generic Name: Cabergoline (cab-ERR-go-leen)
Brand Name: Dostinex

Cabergoline is used for:

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.

Do NOT use Cabergoline if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Cabergoline or to ergot derivatives (eg, ergotamine)
  • you have uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • you are taking a butyrophenone (eg, haloperidol), metoclopramide, a phenothiazine (eg, chlorpromazine), or a thioxanthene (eg, thiothixene)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Cabergoline :

Some medical conditions may interact with Cabergoline . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have high blood pressure or liver problems
  • if you have high blood pressure or convulsions caused by pregnancy
  • if you are taking medicines that may lower your blood pressure

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cabergoline . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Butyrophenones (eg, haloperidol), metoclopramide, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), or thioxanthenes (eg, thiothixene) because effectiveness of Cabergoline may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cabergoline may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Cabergoline :

Use Cabergoline as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Cabergoline may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
  • It may be helpful to mark on a calendar which days you are supposed to take Cabergoline .
  • If you miss a dose of Cabergoline , contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cabergoline .

Important safety information:

  • Cabergoline may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Cabergoline . Using Cabergoline alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Cabergoline may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
  • If you suspect that you may be pregnant, contact your doctor so that a pregnancy test can be arranged.
  • Use Cabergoline with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Cabergoline , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cabergoline during pregnancy. It is unknown if Cabergoline is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast feed while taking Cabergoline .

Possible side effects of Cabergoline :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; hot flashes; indigestion; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; tiredness; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stool; chest pain; confusion; depression; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of hands or feet; vision disturbances.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting or hallucinations.

Proper storage of Cabergoline :

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.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Cabergoline , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Cabergoline is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cabergoline . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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