Treatment of High levels of prolactin

In Treatment of High levels of prolactin Prolactin is a hormone that helps in the growth and development of breasts and also causes milk secretion in females. Baicab 0.5mg Tablet helps stop breast milk secretion in females who have had a stillbirth miscarriage or abortion. It acts on a chemical in the brain dopamine that is responsible for these high levels of prolactin and stops milk secretion.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is a dopamine agonist. It is used for the treatment of a high level of prolactin. It is also helpful in stopping breast milk production in cases of stillbirth abortion or miscarriage.Baicab 0.5mg Tablet should be taken with food  but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea headache dizziness and low blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.  To overcome dizziness you must avoid driving or rise slowly from sitting or lying position.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure after birth or had heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may check blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Baicab 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Baicab 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Baicab 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Baicab 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Baicab 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Baicab 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Baicab 0.5mg Tablet skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Ergolines|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia

Treatment of High levels of prolactin

Nausea | Constipation | Dizziness | Fatigue | Headache | Vomiting | Vertigo | Abdominal pain | Breast pain | Sleepiness | Valvulopathy and related disorders | Dyspepsia | Gastritis | Weakness | Depression | Postural hypotension (low blood pressure) | Hot flushes

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. What is Baicab 0.5mg Tablet and what is it used for?::: Baicab 0.5mg Tablet contains Cabergoline which belongs to a group of medicines that reduces the level of prolactin. It is used to treat medical problems such as galactorrhoea due to abnormally high level of prolactin. It is also used to stops breast milk production (lactation) in case of stillbirth abortion or miscarriage.| Q. How and in what dose should I take Baicab 0.5mg Tablet?::: Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. The advised dose and duration depend on your medical condition. It is recommended to take this medicine with food or after food to reduce the chances of nausea or vomiting.| Q.  What are the possible side effects of using Baicab 0.5mg Tablet?::: During the first few days of treatment this medicine may decrease your blood pressure which could make you feel dizzy. So it is recommended that you change your position slowly when trying to sit stand or lie down during the initial days of the treatment. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood pressure regularly during these days. The other common side effects are drowsiness nausea headache dizziness vertigo stomach pain indigestion fatigue and weakness. If any of these side effects bother you consult your doctor.