
Dostinex
Cabergoline tablets for high prolactin levels. It lowers prolactin by mimicking a natural brain chemical.
- Category
- Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Cabergoline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.25mg · 0.5mg
Dostinex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Dostinex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Dostinex details
- Condition
- Hyperprolactinaemia
- Alternative names
- cabergoline
- Therapeutic class
- Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Ergot Derivative
- Known off-label uses
- parkinson's disease
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; constipation; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 7–14 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Metoclopramide; Phenothiazines; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Suppresses lactation.
Contraindications
uncontrolled hypertension; history of cardiac valvular disorders; hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
cardiac valvulopathy, requires immediate medical attention; psychotic episodes, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cabergoline tablets for high prolactin levels. It lowers prolactin by mimicking a natural brain chemical.
Mechanism of action
Acts as a selective agonist at dopamine D2 receptors on pituitary lactotroph cells, suppressing hormone release pathways.
What you will receive
Dostinex names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Cabergoline at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.