BROMOCRIPTINE

Overview

BROMOCRIPTINE is a Schedule H drug.
Bromocriptine is a medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes melitus, Acromegaly, Hyperprolactinemia and Parkinson’s disease. It belongs to the class of drugs known as Dopamine receptor agonists.
It treats hyper prolactinemia by decreasing the amount of Prolactin in the body.
It treats Acromegaly by decreasing the amount of growth harmone in the body.
It treats Parkinson’s disease by acting like Dopamine that is affecting the brain processes that control movement.
Common side effects of Bromocriptine includes Nausea, Headache, Drowsiness and Dizziness.

Usage

BROMOCRIPTINE is generally used to treat: Acromegaly, Parkinson’s Disease, Hyperprolactinaemia
BROMOCRIPTINE can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Dizziness, Anxiety, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

BROMOCRIPTINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with the history of  Heart disease, Raynaud’s syndrome, Mental illness, Low blood pressure and kidney or liver disease.
It may cause dizziness, Nausea, Sweating and fainting when you get up too quickly from lying position. To avoid this problem get up slowly from bed.
Use proper contraception methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication.
It can decrease blood circulation in the fingers and toes especially during exposure of cold. Keep hands and feet warm during cold weather.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BROMOCRIPTINE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Hallucinations, Confusion, Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

BROMOCRIPTINE : Hypotension, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Anorexia Nervosa, Diarrhoea, Heart Arrhythmias, Dizziness, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

BROMOCRIPTINE : Depression, Anxiety, Ataxia, Pericarditis, Bradycardia, Confusion, Hearing Loss

Rare Side-Effects

BROMOCRIPTINE : Urinary Incontinence, Melanoma, Hallucination, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Food Interactions

Nicotine may increase the effects of bromocriptine in narrowing the blood vessels and decreasing the blood flow.

Disease Interactions

BROMOCRIPTINE can interfere with: Psychosis, Depression, Hypotension, Cardiac Arrest

Technical Classification

BROMOCRIPTINE is categorized as:

• DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
• PROLACTIN INHIBITORS / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BROMOCRIPTINE as Ingredient

B CRIP 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
B CRIP 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
B CRIP 5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 5.0 MG
BRAINSTAR 0.8MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG
BRAINSTAR OD 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
BROM 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
BROM 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
BROM SYP	BROMOCRIPTINE
BROMOGEN 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
BROMOGEN 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
BROMOREX 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
BROMOREX 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
CRIPTAL 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
CRIPTAL 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
CYCLOSET SYP	BROMOCRIPTINE NAN
CYCLOSET SYPUP	BROMOCRIPTINE
D-BRO 0.8MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG
D-BRO 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
DIACRIPTIN 0.8MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG
DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.6 MG
DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG
ENCRIPT 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
GLUCOMIND 0.8MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG
PROCTINAL 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
PROCTINAL 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
SCRIPTIN 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
SEMI BROM 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
SICREPTIN 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
SICRIPTIN 1.25MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG
SICRIPTIN 10MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 10.0 MG
SICRIPTIN 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG
SICRIPTIN 5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 5.0 MG
SICRIPTIN USP 2.5MG TAB	BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG