Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet

Short Description

Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is a dopamine agonist used to treat high levels of prolactin and stop breast milk production in cases of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cabgolin 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, 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 sitting or lying position.

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. Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Cabgolin 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.

To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Do not take Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Take it with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet.