Cabergoline
Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist medication primarily used to treat conditions associated with elevated prolactin levels, such as hyperprolactinemia and prolactin-secreting tumors. It works by stimulating dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, which suppresses prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland.
Cabergoline treats high prolactin levels by acting as a dopamine agonist to restore normal hormone levels.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- G02CB03
- RxNorm
- 47579
- Generic
- Cabergoline
- Class
- atc-g02
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Cabergoline is primarily used to treat hyperprolactinemia (elevated prolactin), prolactinomas (pituitary tumors that secrete prolactin), and to inhibit postpartum lactation when medically necessary. It may also be used in Parkinson's disease management.
As a dopamine D2 receptor agonist, cabergoline mimics the action of dopamine in the brain. This suppresses prolactin release from the anterior pituitary gland, helping restore normal hormonal balance in patients with prolactin-related disorders.
Cabergoline is generally well-tolerated but may cause nausea, dizziness, or headache. Long-term use requires monitoring for potential cardiac valve fibrosis. It should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly needed, and patients should avoid alcohol during treatment.
Official drug label
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