CABERLIN 0.5 MG TABLET

SKU: AH_WH_FC_5526 Category:

Generic : Cabergoline (0.5mg)

Treatment : High Levels Of Prolactin

Pack size  : 4 (Tablet)

Manufacturer : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$9.27

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Caberlin 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.

Caberlin 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 depends 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.

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 blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.

 

BENEFITS OF CABERLIN TABLET

In 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. Caberlin 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.

 

HOW TO USE CABERLIN TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Caberlin 0.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

 

HOW CABERLIN TABLET WORKS

Caberlin 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 case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.

 

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Caberlin 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Caberlin 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 more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Caberlin 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.
Caberlin 0.5 Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
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Driving

UNSAFE
Caberlin 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caberlin 0.5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Caberlin 0.5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver

CAUTION
Caberlin 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caberlin 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

 

INTERACTION WITH DRUGS

  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • BROMOCRIPTINE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • PHENOTHIAZINE

 

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CABERLIN TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Caberlin 0.5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

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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

Common side effects of Caberlin

  • 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

FAQ's

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Q. What is Caberlin 0.5 Tablet and what is it used for?

Caberlin 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 abnormally high level of prolactin. It is also used to stops breast milk production (lactation) in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.

Q. How and in what dose should I take Caberlin 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 Caberlin 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 you to 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Pack size  – 4

pack form  – tablet

MORE INFORMATION

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 Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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