Cabergoline is a popular medicine used for treating patients with hyperprolactinemia. It is a condition of the patient with a high level of prolactin in the body. Though it is a useful substance for producing milk in breastfeeding women, its overproduction can lead to harmful effects. It can affect the condition of both male and female (who aren’t breastfeeding).

Basic

According to the experts, Cabergoline has the ability to treat other problems such as infertility, irregular menstruation and bone loss. It is also used for treating Parkinson’s disease occasionally. The main function of its use is to reduce the level of prolactin and help the users in recovering from the problem. It is an FDA approved drug since 1996.

Detection

Experts say that it can be detected using urine within the range of 63 – 69 hours after consumption. However, it is not abused because it is a legal drug in many countries.

• Chemical Name -           1-[(6-allylergolin-8ß-yl)-carbonyl]-1-[3-(dimethylamino) propyl]-3-ethylurea
• Molecular Formula -           C₂₆H₃₇N₅O₂
• Metabolism -           Extensively metabolized by the liver

Today, it is a common drug for treating hyperprolactinemia. If you are recommended to use this drug, you need to know the exact dosage of the same.

Recommended Dosages

• For Patients – It is asked to start with 0.25 mg dose twice a week and it may be increased weekly by the same amount (0.25mg) to reach 1mg per week. However, this increase in dosage would be based on the condition of the patients.

Cautions

It is never advised to use extra dosage on an account to balance the dosage if anyone forgets to consume. According to the reports, an overdose of the product can lead to problems such as-

• High blood pressure
• Liver disease

It has been noticed that these diseases could be avoided. Typically, it gets reduced to zero when the treatment with Cabergoline is stopped.

So, you need to consult with your doctor if you found any change in your body and ensure that you won’t experience any unusual behavior.