Bromocriptine
Category: HyperprolactinaemiaBromocriptine Overview
Bromocriptine (originally marketed as Parlodel, subsequently under many names)[1] is an ergoline derivative and dopamine agonist that is used in the treatment of pituitary tumors, Parkinson's disease (PD), hyperprolactinaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and, as an adjunct, type 2 diabetes. It was patented in 1968 and approved for medical use in 1975.[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Side effects 3 Pharmacology 4 Chemistry 5 History 6 Society and culture 7 S...
Details May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc. Drug monograph is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GFDL (GNU Free Documentation License). Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromocriptine
Recent Bromocriptine Forums: 
Bromocriptine usage and dodage
i was prescribed with Bromocriptine, but i'am confused beacuse i see there are two types: the capsules which are 5mg and the tablets 2.5 mg. my doctor prescribed me to take 1/2 tablet each night, but he means half of the 2.5 mg or the 5 mg one. Iam confused because maybe I think that he menat half of the capsule (5mg) which is the 2.5 tablet. Iam currently taking half of the 2.5 mg, is this right or I should take the 2.5 entirely, which is the half of the 5 mg? HELP PLEASEEE!!!! ## If I were in your shoes, the best thing to do is exactly what you are already doing, taking half of the 2.5 mg tablet; as your doctor prescribed. Better safe to under-dose than overdose. I can understand how it would be confusing and awkward to take half of a tablet. I would get ahold of your doctor to cl...
Updated
i was prescribed with Bromocriptine, but i'am confused beacuse i see there are two types: the capsules which are 5mg and the tablets 2.5 mg. my doctor prescribed me to take 1/2 tablet each night, but he means half of the 2.5 mg or the 5 mg one. Iam confused because maybe I think that he menat half of the capsule (5mg) which is the 2.5 tablet. Iam currently taking half of the 2.5 mg, is this right or I should take the 2.5 entirely, which is the half of the 5 mg? HELP PLEASEEE!!!! ## If I were in your shoes, the best thing to do is exactly what you are already doing, taking half of the 2.5 mg tablet; as your doctor prescribed. Better safe to under-dose than overdose. I can understand how it would be confusing and awkward to take half of a tablet. I would get ahold of your doctor to cl...
Updated
Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Bromocriptine
- Capsule: 5mg
- Tablet: 0.8mg, 2.5mg
NDC Database Records for Bromocriptine: (17 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0179-0165 Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
- 0179-0225 Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
- 0378-2042 Bromocriptine (As Bromocriptine Mesylate) 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 0378-7096 Bromocriptine 5 mg (Bromocriptine Mesylate 5.74 mg) Oral Capsule by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 0574-0106 Bromocriptine (As Bromocriptine Mesylate) 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Paddock Laboratories, LLC
- 0781-2119 Bromocriptine 5 mg (Bromocriptine Mesylate 5.74 mg) Oral Capsule by Sandoz Inc
- 0781-5325 Bromocriptine (As Bromocriptine Mesylate) 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Sandoz Inc
- 54868-5667 Bromocriptine (As Bromocriptine Mesylate) 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 60687-286 Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by American Health Packaging
- 63304-158 Bromocriptine Mesylate 5 mg Oral Capsule by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 63304-962 Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 65841-654 Bromocriptine 5 mg (Bromocriptine Mesylate 5.74 mg) Oral Capsule by Cadila Healthcare Limited
- 66685-5905 Bromocriptine (As Bromocriptine Mesylate) 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Lek Pharmaceuticals
- 68084-375 Bromocriptine 5 mg (Bromocriptine Mesylate 5.74 mg) Oral Capsule by American Health Packaging
- 68151-1305 Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Carilion Materials Management
- 68382-110 Bromocriptine 5 mg (Bromocriptine Mesylate 5.74 mg) Oral Capsule by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.
- 69189-7096 Bromocriptine Mesylate 5 mg Oral Capsule by Avera Mckennan Hospital
Other drugs which contain Bromocriptine or a similar ingredient: (3 results)
- CYCLOSET Bromocriptine Mesylate2 discussions
- PARLODEL Bromocriptine4 discussions
- PARLODEL SNAPTABS Bromocriptine
Related Bromocriptine Topics:
Bromocriptine usage and dodage
i was prescribed with Bromocriptine, but i'am confused beacuse i see there are two types: the capsules which are 5mg... 2 replies
i was prescribed with Bromocriptine, but i'am confused beacuse i see there are two types: the capsules which are 5mg... 2 replies
Bromocriptine MesylateTab 2.5 MG
The other name for this Prescription Drug is Paredell. ## Thank you for submitting this medicine. You can find more info... 1 reply
The other name for this Prescription Drug is Paredell. ## Thank you for submitting this medicine. You can find more info... 1 reply
bromocriptine
indications, side effects of this drug...
indications, side effects of this drug...