Cabergoline (Oral Route)

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Cabergoline (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Dostinex

Description

Cabergoline 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.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
Before Using

DR600285

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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