Brotin Tablets 2.5Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Bromocriptine

Used For

Anti-Parkinson

How it works

Bromocriptine belongs to a group of medicines called dopamine agonists and prolactin inhibitors. It works by increasing the release of dopamine in the brain, which treats diseases where you need more of this substance. It also works by decreasing the release of prolactin and growth hormone in the body, which treats diseases where you need less of these substances.

Dosage

Bromocriptine

Side Effects

Headache • Dizziness • Drowsiness • Feeling and being sick • Constipation • Blocked nose • Restlessness • Confusion or hallucinations • Dry mouth • Dizziness or light-headedness upon standing which may cause you to collapse (you may have low blood pressure) • Leg cramps • Itchy, red or swollen skin • Hair loss • Tiredness .

Drug Interactions

• Diuretics (‘water tablets’), beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers or ACE inhibitors • Ergot alkaloids such as ergometrine • Erythromycin or any other macrolide antibiotics • Azole anti-fungals • Protease inhibitors • Octreotide • Antipsychotics such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes • Metoclopramide and domperidone .

Indication

Bromocriptine used for: • Treating Parkinson’s Disease (increases dopamine levels). • Treating fertility and period problems usually caused by not having the right amount of prolactin. This includes polycystic ovary syndrome (reduces prolactin levels) ; • Treating non-cancerous tumours in the brain called prolactinomas (reduces prolactin levels) ; • Treating diseases where too much growth hormone is made, which causes people to be very tall or to have large hands and feet. This is called acromegaly (reduces growth hormone levels) .

When not to Use

Do not take Bromocriptine if: • You are allergic to bromocriptine mesilate or other ergot alkaloids such as ergotamine • You are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Bromocriptine • You have high blood pressure • You have ever had blood pressure problems during pregnancy or after giving birth, such as eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, high blood pressure after giving birth • You have, or have ever had, heart disease, or other severe blood vessel disease .

Precaution

If hypertension, suggestive chest pain, severe progressive or unremitting headache, or any signs of CNS toxicity develop, treatment should be discontinued immediately and the patient should be evaluated promptly.

Warning 1

There is insufficient evidence of efficacy of BROMOCRIPTINE in the treatment of premenstrual symptoms and benign breast disease. The use of BROMOCRIPTINE in patients with these conditions is therefore not recommended.

Warning 2

Patients with severe cardiovascular disorders or psychiatric disorders taking BROMOCRIPTINE for the indication of macro-adenomas should only take it if the perceived benefits outweigh the potential risks .

Warning 3

Blood pressure should be carefully monitored, especially during the first days of therapy. Particular caution is required in patients who are on concomitant therapy with, or have recently been treated with drugs that can alter blood pressure. Concomitant use of bromocriptine with vasoconstrictors such as sympathomimetics or ergot alkaloids including ergometrine or methylergometrine during the puerperium is not recommended.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.