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Indications & Uses
Bromocriptine Mesylate is used for dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia, including amenorrhea with or without galactorrhea, infertility or hypogonadism. For prolactin secreting adenomas, when adenectomy is elected, a course of bromocriptine mesilate therapy may be used to reduce the tumor mass before surgery. It is also listed for acromegaly. In Parkinson's disease, it is used for idiopathic or postencephalitic Parkinson's disease, as adjunctive treatment to levodopa (alone or with a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor).
Pharmacology
Bromocriptine mesilate is a nonhormonal, nonestrogenic agent that inhibits the secretion of prolactin in humans. It has little or no effect on other pituitary hormones, except in patients with acromegaly, where it lowers elevated blood levels of growth hormone. The medicine is a dopamine receptor agonist, so it activates post-synaptic dopamine receptors.
Dopaminergic neurons in the tuberoinfundibular process modulate the secretion of prolactin from the anterior pituitary by secreting a prolactin inhibitory factor (thought to be dopamine). Dopaminergic neurons in the corpus striatum are involved in the control of motor function. Clinically, bromocriptine significantly reduces plasma levels of prolactin, both in patients with physiologically elevated prolactin and in patients with hyperprolactinemia.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Detailed dosing reference is not available yet. Please follow your prescription and consult your pharmacist.
Side Effects
Bromocriptine mesylate can cause several side effects. In order of how often they occur, they are nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, vomiting, abdominal cramps, nasal congestion, constipation, diarrhea and drowsiness. A slight fall in blood pressure may come with treatment. If these reactions appear, they can be lessened by temporarily reducing the dose to 0.5 mg. Some laboratory tests may also show changes. Blood urea nitrogen, SGOT, SGPT, GGPT, CPK, alkaline phosphatase and uric acid may rise. These changes are usually transient and not of clinical significance.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Safety and efficacy of bromocriptine mesilate haven't been established in patients with renal or hepatic disease. Take care when giving Bromocriptine Mesylate together with other medicines known to lower blood pressure. Use the drug with caution in patients who have a history of psychosis or cardiovascular disease. If patients with acromegaly, prolactinoma or Parkinson's disease are treated with Bromocriptine Mesylate during pregnancy, they should be observed carefully.
Contraindications
Bromocriptine mesilate should not be given to people with uncontrolled hypertension or with sensitivity to any ergot alkaloids. If a woman is being treated for hyperprolactinemia, stop bromocriptine mesilate once pregnancy is diagnosed. It is also not for use in the post partum period in women with a history of coronary artery disease and other severe cardiovascular conditions.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Bromocriptine is in pregnancy category B. Postpartum women should not use it while they are breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
There is no data on the use of bromocriptine in children under 8 years of age.
Storage
Store Bromocriptine Mesylate below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Bromocriptine 2.5 mg
What is Bromocriptine 2.5 mg Tablet?
Bromocriptine 2.5 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Bromocriptine Mesylate. It is made by City Overseas Ltd. It belongs to the Antiparkinson drugs group of medicines.
What is Bromocriptine used for?
Bromocriptine Mesylate is used for dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia, including amenorrhea with or without galactorrhea, infertility or hypogonadism. For prolactin secreting adenomas, when adenectomy is elected, a course of bromocriptine mesilate therapy may be used to reduce the tumor mass before surgery.
What are the side effects of Bromocriptine?
Bromocriptine mesylate can cause several side effects. In order of how often they occur, they are nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, vomiting, abdominal cramps, nasal congestion, constipation, diarrhea and drowsiness.
Can I take Bromocriptine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Bromocriptine is in pregnancy category B. Postpartum women should not use it while they are breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Bromocriptine?
Store Bromocriptine Mesylate below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Bromocriptine?
Some medicines can interact with Bromocriptine Mesylate, for example: Haloperidol, Dopamine Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Bromotine by Nuvista Pharma PLC. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳11.03 per unit, compared with ৳21.20 for Bromocriptine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Bromocriptine?
Bromocriptine is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.