Basic Information On Dostinex
Dostinex is an oral medication used as a second-line agent in the treatment of prolactinomas. This drug is used when bromocriptine proves to be ineffective in the treatment of the condition. It is also used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in its early stage. The drug is also administered as a combination therapy in the later stages of Parkinson’s disease. The Dostinex drug is used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia as well. It is used for lowering ACTH level for treating Cushing’s disease. The drug may also be used for the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. It also has demonstrated efficacy in treating other pituitary adenomas including non-functional or silent adenomas.
Precautions/Side Effects for Dostinex
Dostinex is known to cause orthostatic hypotension; therefore, you should be careful if you are taking other drugs to lower your blood pressure. If you suffer from hepatic impairment, then you should go for regular check-up while taking this brand or generic Dostinex. This drug contains Cabergoline , which is a dopamine receptor agonist. The drug may be abused recreationally for the purpose of reducing the male refractory period. It may decrease voluntary alcohol consumption. You should be careful while using this drug if you are hypersensitive to ergot derivatives.
Always tell your doctor if you suffer from cholestasis or impaired liver function. It is yet to be established if brand or generic Dostinex secretes into breastmilk. Therefore, it is generally advisable not to nurse the baby while using this drug. This medication may also cause depression, vomiting, constipation and gastric irritation. Cabergoline may also cause valvular heart disease. You should not combine this drug with other ergot derivatives.
Dostinex Dosage
Dostinex is used for treating hyperprolactnemic disorders. The recommended initial dosage for this drug is 0.25mg, two times a week. This dosage is then increased by 0.25mg twice weekly. The increase in quantity and the final dosage are determined by your doctor after studying your condition. If you maintain your normal serum prolactin level for 6 months, then you should talk with your doctor for discontinuing the medicine. Dostinex comes in tablet form in the potency of 0.5mg. The tablet needs to be stored in a controlled temperature environment of between 68 degree and 77 degree Fahrenheit range.
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