caberfem 0.5mg tablet
What is caberfem 0.5mg tablet used for?
Baicab 0.5mg Tablet (Cabergoline) is used to treat GYNAECOLOGICAL. It contains Cabergoline (0.5mg), which Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine D2 receptor agonist that inhibits prolacti. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cabergoline
- Manufacturer: Cheminnova Life Sciences
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ caberfem 0.5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hyperprolactinemia (idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas); prolactinomas; suppression of lactation; Parkinson's disease (off-label).
Off-label uses: Parkinson's disease, Cushing's disease, Breast cancer (research)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cabergoline |
| Brand Name | Baicab 0.5mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Cheminnova Life Sciences |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| 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
Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine D2 receptor agonist that inhibits prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary gland.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take caberfem 0.5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of caberfem 0.5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Postural hypotension
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Valvular heart disease (with long-term use)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pleural effusion
- Psychiatric disturbances (hallucinations, confusion)
- Hypotension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Alopecia
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Erythromelalgia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Antipsychotics | Major | Reduced efficacy of cabergoline due to dopamine receptor blockade. |
| Metoclopramide | Major | Antagonism of prolactin-lowering effect. |
| Methyldopa | Major | Reduced prolactin suppression. |
| Reserpine | Major | Decreased cabergoline efficacy. |
| Macrolide antibiotics | Moderate | Increased cabergoline levels due to CYP3A4 inhibition. |
| Azole antifungals | Moderate | Increased cabergoline levels. |
| HIV protease inhibitors | Moderate | Increased cabergoline levels. |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased cabergoline levels. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol)
- Metoclopramide
- Methyldopa
- Reserpine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin)
- Azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole)
- HIV protease inhibitors
- Cimetidine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antihistamines
- Tricyclic antidepressants
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness and hypotension; avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cabergoline or ergot derivatives; uncontrolled hypertension; history of pulmonary, pericardial, or retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders; pre-existing cardiac valvulopathy.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum prolactin levels; blood pressure; cardiac evaluation (echocardiogram) for long-term therapy; pregnancy test if applicable.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cabergoline suppresses lactation; not recommended during breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hallucinations. Treatment: supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor cardiac function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose. For weekly dosing, take missed dose if within 1-2 days.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
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