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Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin, a natural substance that allows breast development and milk production in women). Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet helps stop breast milk production soon after stillbirth, abortion, miscarriage, or even after delivery if you do not want to breastfeed your baby once you have started. Besides this, Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet can also be used to treat other conditions caused by hormonal disruption that can lead to the production of high levels of prolactin. This includes lack of periods, infrequent and very light menstruation, periods when there is no ovulation, and the secretion of milk from your breast without breastfeeding, even in conditions where high prolactin levels are caused by unknown causes (idiopathic hyperprolactinemia) or pituitary gland tumours in both men and women.

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet contains cabergoline, which works by mimicking the action of dopamine. Thereby decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body.

Take Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet with food or after meals to avoid nausea and vomiting. Like all medicines, Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, drowsiness, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Most of these side effects are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet if you have uncontrolled hypertension, known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives, and heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, or having kidney/liver problems. Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet should not be used in children below the age of 16 years. Also, try other forms of contraception, as hormonal conditions may not be effective. Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended while on treatment with Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet.

Uses of Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet

Treatment of Hyperprolactinemic disorders (a condition of elevated prolactin levels in blood).

Medicinal Benefits

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine agonists used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin, a natural substance that allows breast development and milk production in women). Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet helps stop breast milk production soon after stillbirth, abortion, miscarriage, or even after delivery if you do not want to breastfeed your baby once you have started. Besides this, Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet can also be used to treat other conditions caused by hormonal disruption that can lead to the production of high levels of prolactin. This includes lack of periods, infrequent and very light menstruation, periods when there is no ovulation, and the secretion of milk from your breast without breastfeeding, even in conditions where high prolactin levels are caused by unknown causes (idiopathic hyperprolactinemia) or pituitary gland tumours in both men and women. Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet contains cabergoline, which works by mimicking the action of dopamine. Thereby decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body.

Directions for Use

Swallow Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet

  • Drowsiness

  • Nausea

  • Headache

  • Dizziness

  • Vertigo

  • Stomach Pain

  • Indigestion

  • Inflamed Stomach Lining

  • Fatigue

  • Lack of bodily strength

  • Weakness

  • Constipation

  • Blurred Vision

  • Low Blood Pressure

  • Breast Pain

  • Depression

  • Sleep Disturbances

  • Excessive daytime drowsiness/Sleepiness

  • Vomiting

  • Hot Flushes

Drug Warnings

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to dopamine agonists or any of the ingredients of Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, breastfeeding, or having kidney or liver problems. Please inform your doctor about all the other medications you are taking as they might affect how Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet works. Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet should not be used in females below the age of 16 years. Also, try other forms of contraception, as hormonal conditions may not be effective. Do not take Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet if you have ever had uncontrolled hypertension, known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives or heart disease as it is known to contra-indicate. Regular blood pressure monitoring is required while you take Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: This medicine may interact with medications used to treat mental illness (chlorpromazine, haloperidol), nausea and vomiting (domperidone, metoclopramide clopramide), drugs for Parkinson’s disease, medicines for severe migraine headaches (bromocriptine, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), antibiotics (erythromycin), schizophrenia (phenothiazines, thioxanthene).

Drug-Food Interactions: Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have had high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney or liver problem, or mental illness.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • BROMOCRIPTINE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • PHENOTHIAZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet as they can make you feel dizzy and dehydrated and may affect your sleep.

  • Monitor your blood sugar level as it is known to lower blood prolactin levels.
  • Quit smoking as smoking increases the heart rate and may progress a heart ailment.
  • Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Eat a healthy balanced diet, including plenty of fluids, vegetables, proteins, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products. It will also help reduce weight and lower the heart attack risk. 
  • Regular exercise keeps the mind thoughtful and lowers your stress level, thus reducing the prolactin level.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure, kidney, and liver function test regularly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hyperprolactinemia is a condition in which a person has higher-than-normal levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood. It causes infertility, decreased sex drive, and bone loss. In addition, women may have vaginal dryness, leading to pain during intercourse, Problems with menstruation, having no periods or irregular periods, and breast milk production when not pregnant or nursing. Erectile dysfunction—trouble getting or keeping an erection. Breast enlargement and decreased muscle mass and body hair may be observed in men.

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Alcohol

Caution

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet is known to cause dizziness. So, intake of alcohol along with Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet should not be done.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or intend to have a kid, ask your doctor for advice before taking Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet. You should also be careful not to get pregnant for at least one month after you avoid taking this drug. If you become pregnant while taking Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet, stop taking Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet and inform your doctor, who will monitor your pregnancy, as Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet can result in congenital abnormalities if you use it during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet will stop you from producing milk for your baby, and you should not take this medicine if you plan to breastfeed.

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Driving

Caution

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet is known to cause dizziness. So, driving or any machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet should not be used in females below the age of 16 years. It can be fatal.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1251, SECTOR-8, FARIDABAD, HARYANA
Other Info - CA94293

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FAQs

Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin, a natural substance that allows breast development and milk production in women).
Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet works by mimicking the action of dopamine. Thereby decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body.
If you miss a dose of Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken empty stomach as it may cause nausea and vomiting. So, to avoid these side effects, take it with food or just after a meal.
Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet contains cabergoline, a medication that treats high levels of prolactin in your blood.
Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet is an oral medication taken by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to the treatment.
Common side effects of Cabermax 0.5mg Tablet may include blurred vision, drowsiness, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Most of these side effects are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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