brom 2.5mg tablet - Bromocriptine (2.5mg) medicine

brom 2.5mg tablet

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Bromocriptine (2.5mg)
๐Ÿญ Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy Category B ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is brom 2.5mg tablet used for?

Brom 2.5mg Tablet (Bromocriptine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Bromocriptine (2.5mg), which Ergot alkaloid dopamine D2 receptor agonist; inhibits prolactin secretion.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Bromocriptine
  • Manufacturer: Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant plants outside the USA.

๐Ÿ’Š brom 2.5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Hyperprolactinemia; Parkinson's disease; acromegaly; type 2 diabetes (off-label).

Off-label uses: Type 2 diabetes; cocaine dependence; neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Bromocriptine
Brand NameBrom 2.5mg Tablet
ManufacturerInga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassDopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia
Route of AdministrationOral.
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from gastrointestinal tract; peak plasma concentration within 1-2 hours.
DistributionDistributes widely; crosses blood-brain barrier; enters breast milk.
Protein Binding90-96% bound to serum albumin.
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP3A4.
Half-LifeBiphasic: initial half-life 6-8 hours, terminal half-life 50 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily excreted in feces (85%) via bile; renal excretion accounts for 2-6%.
BioavailabilityApproximately 28% due to first-pass metabolism.
Onset of Action30-60 minutes.
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours.
Duration of Action4-8 hours.

How It Works

Ergot alkaloid dopamine D2 receptor agonist; inhibits prolactin secretion.

Mechanism Steps

1Bromocriptine binds to dopamine D2 receptors on lactotroph cells in the anterior pituitary.
2Activation of D2 receptors inhibits adenylyl cyclase, reducing cAMP levels.
3Decreased cAMP leads to reduced prolactin gene transcription and secretion.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take brom 2.5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of brom 2.5mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Nasal congestion

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Hypotension
  • Hallucinations
  • Confusion
  • Pleural effusion
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis
  • Cardiac valvulopathy

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Stroke
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Psychosis
  • Hepatic dysfunction

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Erythromycin Major Increased bromocriptine levels and toxicity risk.
Clarithromycin Major Increased bromocriptine levels and toxicity risk.
Ketoconazole Major Increased bromocriptine levels and toxicity risk.
Itraconazole Major Increased bromocriptine levels and toxicity risk.
Ritonavir Major Increased bromocriptine levels and toxicity risk.
Nefazodone Major Increased bromocriptine levels and toxicity risk.
Antipsychotics Moderate Antagonism of dopamine effects; reduced efficacy.
Metoclopramide Moderate Antagonism of dopamine effects; reduced efficacy.
MAOIs Moderate Increased risk of hypertensive crisis.
Methyldopa Moderate Reduced antihypertensive effect.
Reserpine Moderate Reduced antiparkinsonian effect.
Alcohol Minor Increased CNS depression and hypotension.
Caffeine Minor Possible reduced efficacy.
Oral contraceptives Minor Possible reduced efficacy.

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Erythromycin
  • Clarithromycin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Itraconazole
  • Ritonavir
  • Nefazodone

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antipsychotics
  • Metoclopramide
  • MAOIs
  • Methyldopa
  • Reserpine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Oral contraceptives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

High-fat meals may increase absorption; avoid alcohol.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase risk of hypotension and CNS depression.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids; uncontrolled hypertension; preeclampsia; postpartum eclampsia; nursing mothers.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Blood pressure; prolactin levels; liver function tests; cardiac monitoring in high doses.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; suppresses lactation and may cause adverse effects in infant.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Gastric lavage; activated charcoal; supportive care; may require dopamine antagonists.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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