Cabergoline (Cabanex) (Cabergoline)

Cabergoline works by blocking the release of prolactin hormone from pituitary gland which if released more may cause irregularities in men and women.

Release of prolactin hormone cause irregular or skipped periods in women and also unwanted breast milk which leads to difficulty in getting pregnant. In men, due to the release of this hormone, there can be seen causes such as enlargement of breast and decreased desire or ability to have sexual intercourse.

Cabergoline is a wonder drug. It works by blocking the high level release of prolactin hormone and preventing unwanted problems that arise in a person.

The pituitary gland is the smallest gland which is the size of a pea and is located at the base of the brain and is known as the master gland of the body. It releases various hormones and also directs certain processes in our body. This gland also stimulates other glands to release hormones in the body.

Cabergoline is manufactured in a certain way that doesn’t affect the working of this gland but just prevents the release of prolactin hormone from this gland without disturbing the release of other important hormones in our body. The Food and Drug Administration approved the usage of this medicine in . This medication also helps in eradicating the problems of infertility, bone loss and sexual problems.

Cabergoline generic is an alternative medication of Dostinex. It comes in dosages of cabergoline 0.5mg and cabergoline 2mg, to be taken after the prescription from your doctor.

These tablets are to be taken orally and can be taken with or without food. It is mostly advised to take twice a week but consults your doctor before consuming the same way. The doctor may, depending on your condition, either advise you to take more than twice a week or less than that. The doctor may also, after seeing your body’s response to the medicine, may decrease or increase the dosage accordingly. But at start doctor always starts up with a lower amount of dosage.

If you are an alcohol addict also mention your doctor about the same so that he/she may consider your situation fully and decide whether to prescribe you this medication or not. But generally alcohol worsens the effect of this medicine consumption, so doctors mostly don’t allow the intake of alcohol when under this medication. Also never stop taking the medicine yourself or also increase the dosage yourself. Always consult your doctor before doing so and act accordingly.

This medication is prescribed by the doctor only after judging your condition and the ability of your body to accept the working of this medicine. But in case if you see signs of any of these problems mentioned below, immediately consult your doctor for further treatment.

• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Continuous vomiting
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Vision changes
• Breast pain
• Mood changes
• Heart stroke or heart failure
• Light headedness or tiredness
• Swelling of ankles
• Sudden weight gain
• Allergic reaction
• Kidney problems
• Back pain

Also, this is not the complete problems list, so if you notice any other signs than do tell your doctor about the other causes too.

When you refer to your doctor for a medication of release of unwanted high level of prolactin, before this it is strictly advised to tell your doctor about all the other herbal, non – herbal or any other type of medication which you are undergoing at that time.

This helps the doctor to avoid severe effects that may arise by mixing the medications and also increase the possible positive effects of Cabergoline Generic. So always give your doctor a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs or dietary supplements you take. Also tell him/her if you smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs.

Cabergoline generic has many side effects which come with every medicine you consume. So in order to avoid the arising of unwanted circumstances, it is always advisable to follow these precautions when using this medication

• Tell your doctor well in advance if you are allergic to any of the medicine or any of the ingredients particularly and in detail. Make a list, if any, of all the things you are allergic to.
• Before any medication, tell your doctor about your medical history. This helps him/her to understand your problem in a much better way and consult accordingly. Medical history must highlight your heart problems, high blood pressure, liver and kidney problems, abnormal thickening of the lining in the abdomen.
• This drug may make you dizzy. So lower down the level of drinking alcohol, driving or using any machinery when consuming or after consuming this medicine.
• To lower down the effect of dizziness always lay down or get up slowly when in standing or sitting position.
• Before any surgery or if pregnant tell your doctor about these details well in advance.
• Read the leaflet of the medicine very carefully and also work according to the prescription by a doctor and the information is given on leaflet.
• Do not to contact your doctor when there arises any unavoidable situation where you feel this medicines intake should be stopped right away.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember only after taking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not increase in the next dose to catch up with the missed one.

If someone has overdosed himself/herself and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble in breathing then immediately call out for medical help and take him/her to hospital.

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep away from light and moisture. Do not keep this medicine in the bathroom and always keep these medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush the medication down the toilet or into a drain unless instructed by the doctor to do so. Properly dispose of off this product when it is expired or no longer needed to consume.