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Brom, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Diabetes Type 2, Prolactinoma. The alternative uses of Brom have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Brom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Brom can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Brom go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Brom's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Brom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) must refrain from the use of Brom since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Brom contraindications section.
Besides this, Brom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Brom is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Brom is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Brom is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Brom safe for pregnant women?
Brom has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Brom safe during breastfeeding?
Brom may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Brom on the Kidneys?
Brom may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Brom on the Liver?
Side effects of Brom rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Brom on the Heart?
Brom may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Brom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brom habit forming or addictive?
Brom does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Brom since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Brom should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Brom is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Brom
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Brom with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brom
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Brom.
Yes, Brom may cause hair loss (alopecia). It is an infrequent and rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. The normal hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Take Brom once daily in the morning or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney or liver function. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart disease, and improper liver or kidney function.
No, Brom does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Brom contains bromocriptine which works in acromegaly by lowering the levels of excessive growth hormone in the blood. In hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunctions Brom prevents the synthesis and release of prolactin by prolactin-secreting cells in the pituitary gland.
No, Brom does not cause breast pain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, clinical studies have found Brom to be helpful in preventing the breast pain which occurs when the breast tissues are overfilled with milk and other fluids (this is known as breast engorgement) due to hyperprolactinemia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 176
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Kripton (bromocriptine mesylate)