Cabergoline — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Cabergoline ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: Dopamine Agonist (D2 receptor agonist). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist (d2 receptor agonist) used in Pakistan for Hyperprolactinaemia — reducing elevated prolactin levels (irregular periods, galactorrhoea, infertility, sexual dysfunction), Prolactinoma — treatment and shrinkage of prolactin-secreting pituitary tumour, Female infertility due to high prolactin. Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Cabergoline?
Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist (d2 receptor agonist) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Cabergoline under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 tablet). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Hyperprolactinaemia — reducing elevated prolactin levels (irregular periods, galactorrhoea, infertility, sexual dysfunction)
- Prolactinoma — treatment and shrinkage of prolactin-secreting pituitary tumour
- Female infertility due to high prolactin
- Suppression of lactation postpartum (less commonly used now)
- Acromegaly — adjunct therapy
- Restless Legs Syndrome — off-label
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — twice weekly dosing; take with food to reduce nausea
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Cabergoline brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Nausea, vomiting (common early — take with food)
- Headache
- Dizziness, fatigue
- Postural hypotension
- Nasal congestion
- Constipation
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Cardiac valvulopathy — fibrous thickening of heart valves (dose-dependent; mainly at Parkinson's doses — high dose; at standard prolactin doses risk is low)
- Pulmonary/retroperitoneal fibrosis (at high doses)
- Impulse control disorders — pathological gambling, hypersexuality (dopamine agonist class effect)
- Psychiatric effects — psychosis, hallucinations (dopaminergic excess)
Important warnings
- First dose hypotension — BP can drop after the first dose; take in the evening so the patient can lie down
- Not for use in uncontrolled hypertension
- Impulse control disorders — risk of gambling, hypersexuality (dopamine agonist class effect)
- Cardiac monitoring (echocardiography) recommended at Parkinson's doses — at standard prolactin doses risk is low
- Stop cabergoline when pregnancy is confirmed (was used to achieve pregnancy in infertility)
- Psychiatric symptoms — psychosis/hallucinations in susceptible patients
Cabergoline brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cabergoline used for in Pakistan?
Cabergoline is commonly used for Hyperprolactinaemia — reducing elevated prolactin levels (irregular periods, galactorrhoea, infertility, sexual dysfunction), Prolactinoma — treatment and shrinkage of prolactin-secreting pituitary tumour, Female infertility due to high prolactin, Suppression of lactation postpartum (less commonly used now), and other indications. It belongs to the dopamine agonist (d2 receptor agonist) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Cabergoline?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — twice weekly dosing; take with food to reduce nausea". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Cabergoline?
Common side effects include Nausea, vomiting (common early — take with food), Headache, Dizziness, fatigue, Postural hypotension, Nasal congestion, Constipation. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Cabergoline and see a doctor?
Stop Cabergoline and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Cardiac valvulopathy — fibrous thickening of heart valves (dose-dependent; mainly at Parkinson's doses — high dose; at standard prolactin doses risk is low); Pulmonary/retroperitoneal fibrosis (at high doses); Impulse control disorders — pathological gambling, hypersexuality (dopamine agonist class effect); Psychiatric effects — psychosis, hallucinations (dopaminergic excess). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Cabergoline available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Cabergoline are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Cabergoline is listed on PakVita: 1 tablet. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization