Cabergoline (Systemic)
Brand Names : Dostinex
Category- Dopamine agonist
- antihyperprolactinemic
DescriptionCabergoline (ca-BER-goe-leen) is used to treat different types of medical
problems that occur when too much of the hormone prolactin is produced. It
can be used to treat certain menstrual problems, fertility problems in men
and women, and pituitary prolactinomas (tumors of the pituitary gland).
It works by stopping the brain from making and releasing the prolactin
hormone from the pituitary. Cabergoline use is usually stopped when prolactin
levels are normal for 6 months. It may be given again if symptoms of too much
prolactin occur again.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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