Caberdost: A Generic Treatment for Hyperprolactinemia

Advantages of Caberdost:

• Caberdost is widely used to treat hyperprolactinemia.
• Caberdost controls prolactin levels and stops milk secretion in women who have experienced abortion, still birth, or miscarriage.
• Caberdost also has an anti-depressant property as it affects dopamine levels.
• It is comparatively cheaper than the branded drug.

Working of Caberdost:

Cabergoline is the active component present in the Caberdost pill. This drug is a dopamine agonist. Various drugs in this class show similar effects. Dopamine is a brain chemical that stimulates different activities, and one of them is the secretion of the prolactin hormone. Cabergoline is the active component that works by binding to dopamine receptors. This way Caberdost effectively works to stop the activity of prolactin.

Dosages of Caberdost:

• Take the Caberdost pill after consulting your health professional. Avoid self-medicating.
• Take this medication two times daily after your meals, or you can take this drug as recommended by your doctor.
• Caberdost dose varies according to your health status and prolactin levels. Your physician will prescribe you a low dosage at first to minimize the side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions cautiously.
• Take this medication regularly to get the best benefits. To help you remember, mark the days when you have to take these pills.
• If you do not notice any difference, report to your doctor immediately.

Precautions of Caberdost:

• If you are allergic to any medicines or other ergot medicines (such as ergotamine), inform your health professional. This tablet may contain some inactive ingredients that can be potentially allergic. Talk to your health professional about your medical history.
• Inform your health expert if you are suffering from any health disorders, such as liver disease, high blood pressure heart valve disease, abnormal thickening of organ tissue (pulmonary/pericardial/retroperitoneal fibrosis).
• Using Caberdost pill may cause drowsiness and dizziness; therefore, avoid activities that will need mental alertness, such as driving, and avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages as it may lead to more drowsiness.

Side Effects of Caberdost:

These are the side effects of the Caberdost pill. Some individuals might experience these side effects, and not all. They do not last for a long time and heal after some time. If they do not, take emergency help immediately. These are the adverse side effects of this medicine:

• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• constipation
• tiredness
• dizziness
• breast pain
• painful menstrual periods
• burning or numbness

Warnings of Caberdost:

• To decrease the risk of giddiness, get up slowly from a lying or sitting posture.
• If you want to undergo a surgical process, inform your doctor that you use Caberdost 0.5 mg and other drugs before.
• Caberdost is not advised during pregnancy; it should be used only when required. Consider the dangers and advantages of your doctor.
• This drug can pass into breast milk. It also influences the secretion of breast milk. Therefore, breastfeeding women must avoid taking Caberdost. Consult your doctor before.