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Dostinex 0.5mg is a drug that inhibits the secretion of Prolactin, thereby helping to relieve symptoms caused by excess prolactin. Let's learn about the uses, usage and notes when using Dostinex 0.5mg through the article below.
1. Uses of the drug Dostinex 0.5mg
Dostinex medicine has the main ingredient Cabergoline 0.5mg. Dostinex 0.5mg tablet is made in the US. Cabergoline is a dopaminergic ergoline derivative with potent and prolonged prolactin-lowering activity. It works by directly stimulating the D2 - dopamine receptors on the pituitary gland, causing inhibition of prolactin secretion. When using the drug, symptoms caused by increased prolactin secretion will decrease or disappear.
Dostinex 0.5mg drug is indicated in the following cases:
Used to inhibit physiological lactation right after birth. Treatment of hyperprolactinemia disorders and symptoms of benign pituitary tumors.
2. Usage and dosage Dostinex 0.5mg
How to use: The drug is used orally and should be taken with meals for the best effect.
Dosage: Patients need to use the drug according to the dose prescribed by the doctor or you can refer to the recommended dose as follows:
Usual dose:
Adults:
Physiological lactation suppression: Take 2 tablets / time, use in the first day after birth. Or use at a therapeutic dose of 1⁄2 tablets, every 12 hours, for 2 days. Treatment of hyperprolactinemia: The starting dose is 0.5 mg once weekly or 0.25 mg twice weekly. Increase 0.5 mg weekly at periodic monthly intervals until the dose that produces optimal therapeutic response is reached. Do not increase the dose on your own without consulting your doctor. The maximum dose used should not exceed 3mg per day. Children under 16 years of age: The safety and effectiveness of this drug in this population have not been studied.
Elderly people: Not recommended, because the experience of using the drug on these subjects is very limited.
Missed dose, overdose:
Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Overdose: Symptoms of overdose may be overstimulation of dopamine receptors such as nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive disturbances or hallucinations. If you overdose or have unusual symptoms when taking an overdose, tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
3. Contraindications of Dostinex 0.5mg
Do not use Dostinex drug for the following cases:
People who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. There is a history of pulmonary fibrosis, pericardial and retroperitoneal fibrosis. Liver failure and toxicity in pregnancy. Heart valve fibrosis.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Dostinex 0.5 mg
Like other drugs, during the use of Dostinex you may also experience the following undesirable effects:
Very common effects: Heart valve disease, disorders related to pericarditis , headache , dizziness , nausea and vomiting , slow digestion , stomach pain , weakness , fatigue . Less common side effects: Palpitations, dyspnea, pleural effusion, epistaxis, hypersensitivity reactions such as rash or anaphylaxis, transient arrhythmias, increased libido, syncope, edema , peripheral edema, cramps ; Hypotension can occur and it occurs in any population. Rare side effects: Pulmonary fibrosis. If you notice any side effects while taking the medicine, you should immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist so that they can be promptly treated.
5. Notes when using Dostinex 0.5mg
To ensure safety, before taking the drug, you need to tell your doctor about all the drugs, health foods you are taking, medical history, allergy history for advice and avoid possible interactions. may happen.
Pregnant women : Because there are no studies and controls on the use of this drug in pregnant women, the safety of the fetus is not guaranteed. The drug should not be used by pregnant women. Lactation: There have been no reports of this drug being excreted in breast milk. However, the drug is not recommended to be used for this subject, because it has the effect of preventing lactation. Women planning to become pregnant: You should inform your doctor and stop using the drug one month before trying to conceive. People who drive and operate machinery: When using this drug, you may experience side effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, affecting the ability to operate machines and possibly endangering life. Patients should be warned of this risk before taking the drug. Drug interactions: Some drug interactions have been reported as follows
Dostinex 0.5mg should not be used concomitantly with drugs with D2 receptor antagonist activity, as they may reduce the drug's prolactin-lowering effect. This drug should not be used with macrolide antibiotics, due to the increased systemic effects of cabergoline. Storage: The drug should be stored below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light, moisture and attention to keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Above is the information about the drug Dostinex 0.5mg that you can refer to. This is a drug used under the prescription of a doctor, so if you have any questions, you need to consult directly to use it effectively.
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