Bromocriptine

Country of origin - Hungary
Pharm-Group - Dopamine and dopaminergic drugs

Manufacturers - Gedeon Richter A.O. (Hungary)
International name - Bromocriptine
Synonyms - Abergin, Apo-Bromocriptine, Bromocriptine Poly, Bromocriptine Richter, Bromergon, Lactodel, Lactodel, Parlodel, Serocriptine
Dosage forms - tablets 2.5 mg
Composition - Active ingredient - bromocriptine.
Indications for use: Infertility and dysmenorrhea due to hyperproduction of prolactin, hyperprolactinemia, postpartum lactation, acromegaly, benign nodular or cystic changes in the mammary glands, parkinsonism.
Contraindications - Hypotension, hypersensitivity, recent myocardial infarction, severe rhythm disturbances, mental illness. Restrictions on use: Erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, pregnancy (first trimester).
Side effects - Nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased blood pressure, whitening of fingers and toes during cooling, headache, swelling of the mucous membranes, orthostatic hypotension, collapse.
Interaction - Incompatible with MAO inhibitors and alcohol. Reduces the effect of neuroleptics, oral contraceptives, reduces akinesia caused by reserpine.
Overdose - No data available.
Special instructions - Prescribe with caution to persons whose work requires increased attention and quick decision-making.
Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004