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Bromocriptine 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 Bromocriptine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Bromocriptine safe for pregnant women?
Bromocriptine has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bromocriptine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Bromocriptine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Bromocriptine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Bromocriptine on the Kidneys?
Bromocriptine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bromocriptine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Bromocriptine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Bromocriptine on the Heart?
Effects of Bromocriptine on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Bromocriptine 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 Bromocriptine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bromocriptine habit forming or addictive?
Bromocriptine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Bromocriptine since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Bromocriptine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Bromocriptine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Bromocriptine
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Bromocriptine, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bromocriptine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bromocriptine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Bromocriptine is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drug known as dopamine agonist which is used in the treatment of acromegaly and hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunction.
No, Bromocriptine does not delay period. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If your periods are delayed then there is a possibility that you might be pregnant. Hence, you are advised to take a pregnancy test.
Rarely, Bromocriptine causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you are experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Bromocriptine 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.
Take Bromocriptine 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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)