Cabliz 0.5 Tablet (Cabergoline 0.5mg)

INTRODUCTION

CABLIZ 0.5 MG contains Cabergoline which belongs to a group of medicines known as prolactin inhibitors. It prevents lactation (production of milk) by decreasing the levels of a hormone known as prolactin and also used to reduce abnormal quantities of the hormone prolactin in the blood. Hyperprolactinemia is a condition of elevated prolactin levels in blood which could be physiological, pathological, or idiopathic in origin. This medicine is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin). Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist with a high affinity for D2 receptors. It works by decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body, hormone that stimulates breast milk production. It stops the production of breast milk in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.

Take this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. Before taking this CABLIZ 0.5MG, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine. It is not recommended in children and adolescents below 16 years of age. The common side effects are dizziness, headache, nausea and stomach pain.

USES OF CABLIZ 0.5MG

Treats hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin)

HOW CABLIZ 0.5MG WORKS

CABLIZ 0.5MG works by decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body, hormone that stimulates breast milk production. It stops the production of breast milk in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It should be taken with food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CABLIZ 0.5MG

SERIOUS
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing when lying down
Cough
Chest pain
Decrease in urination
Pain in the back, side, or groin
Lumps or pain in the stomach area
Abnormal vision
COMMON
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea (feeling sick), indigestion
Stomach pain
Inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis)
Lack of strength
Somnolence (extreme drowsiness)
Low blood pressure
Depression
Vomiting
Constipation
Breast pain
Facial redness, hot flushes
RARE
Pain in the upper central abdomen
Cramp in fingers

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Drowsiness or dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Feeling sick (nausea) or indigestion:

Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.

Constipation:

Add fruits, vegetables whole grains and other high-fiber foods to your normal diet.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.

Cough:

Drink fluids which helps thin the mucus in your throat. Suck on cough drops or hard candies.

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following:

Phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthene
Ergot alkaloids
Metoclopramide
Erythromycin

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