Drug Name

Parlodel (Bromocriptine)

Drug Uses

Parlodel lowers prolactin levels. Prolactin is a hormone substantial for the production of breast milk as well as for common fertility in women.

Parlodel is used to treat disorders such as amenorrhea (lack of a menstrual period), persistent breast milk production, infertility, as well as other conditions associated with high prolactin levels caused by prolactin-secreting tumors in women as well as in men.

Parlodel is as well as used to treat Parkinson's disease, which is associated with abridged levels of dopamine in the brain. Parlodel has effects similar to those of dopamine, which makes it effective in the treatment of the stiffness, tremors, spasms, as well as without money muscle control associated with Parkinson's disease.

How Taken

Take Parlodel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Parlodel by mouth with or without food.
• It may be helpful to mark on a calendar which days you are supposed to take Parlodel.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Parlodel is a dopamine agonist. It works by blocking the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland as well as lowering growth hormone levels (in patients with acromegaly). In Parkinson disease, Parlodel works by stimulating dopamine receptors in confident parts of the brain.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Parlodel, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Parlodel at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Parlodel out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Parlodel if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Parlodel or to ergot alkaloids;
• you are breast-feeding;
• you possess uncontrolled high blood pressure or developed high blood pressure associated with pregnancy;
• you possess blood poisoning during pregnancy;
• you possess recently given birth as well as possess coronary artery disease (chest pain) or other very bad heart disease;
• you are using Parlodel only for hyperprolactinemia as well as become pregnant.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important:

• Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not suddenly halt using Parlodel without earliest checking with your doctor.
• Incase you are using Parlodel for a brain tumor, stopping Parlodel can lead to rapid regrowth of the tumor. Do not halt using Parlodel without talking with your doctor.
• Parlodel may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To halt pregnancy, be sure to take an additional form of birth control (eg, condoms) while using Parlodel.
• Lab tests, including blood pressure, liver as well as kidney function, heart function, as well as blood cell counts, may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Take Parlodel with extreme caution in children younger than 15 years of age. Safety as well as effectiveness in this age group possess not been confirmed
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Incase you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits as well as risks of using Parlodel during pregnancy. It is unknown incase Parlodel is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Parlodel.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• chilly sensitivity in fingers as well as toes; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; moistureless mouth; fatigue; headache; indigestion; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach cramps; stuffy nose; vomiting.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal involuntary movements; bloody or not light, tarry stools; chest pain; depression; fainting; hallucinations; one-sided weakness; persistent, watery nasal discharge; progressive, very bad headache; shortness of breath; ringing in the ears; seizures; slurred speech or trouble speaking; stomach pain; unexpected confusion; unexpected daytime sleepiness; unexpected loss of coordination; vision changes; vomiting blood or a substance similar coffee grounds.

More Information

Parlodel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.