brom syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is brom syrup used for?
Brom 2.5mg Tablet (Bromocriptine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Bromocriptine (NA), which Ergot alkaloid dopamine D2 receptor agonist; inhibits prolactin secretion.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Bromocriptine
- Manufacturer: Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ brom syrup Uses & Benefits
Hyperprolactinemia; Parkinson's disease; acromegaly; type 2 diabetes (off-label).
Off-label uses: Type 2 diabetes; cocaine dependence; neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bromocriptine |
| Brand Name | Brom 2.5mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ergot alkaloid dopamine D2 receptor agonist; inhibits prolactin secretion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take brom syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of brom syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Nasal congestion
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Hallucinations
- Confusion
- Pleural effusion
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Cardiac valvulopathy
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stroke
- Myocardial infarction
- Psychosis
- Hepatic dysfunction
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Erythromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ritonavir
- Nefazodone
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antipsychotics
- Metoclopramide
- MAOIs
- Methyldopa
- Reserpine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-fat meals may increase absorption; avoid alcohol.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypotension and CNS depression.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids; uncontrolled hypertension; preeclampsia; postpartum eclampsia; nursing mothers.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure; prolactin levels; liver function tests; cardiac monitoring in high doses.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; suppresses lactation and may cause adverse effects in infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage; activated charcoal; supportive care; may require dopamine antagonists.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.