Dostinex
Intended to relieve hyperprolactinaemia symptoms to support normal reproductive cycles and target anterior pituitary secretion.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Cabergoline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.25mg · 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Dostinex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Dostinex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Dostinex details
- Condition
- Hyperprolactinaemia
- Alternative names
- cabergoline
- Therapeutic class
- Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Ergot Derivative
- Known off-label uses
- parkinson's disease
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; constipation; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 7–14 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Metoclopramide; Phenothiazines; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category B: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Suppresses lactation.
Contraindications
uncontrolled hypertension; history of cardiac valvular disorders; hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
cardiac valvulopathy, requires immediate medical attention; psychotic episodes, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve hyperprolactinaemia symptoms to support normal reproductive cycles and target anterior pituitary secretion.
Mechanism of action
Acts as a selective agonist at dopamine D2 receptors on pituitary lactotroph cells, suppressing hormone release pathways.
What you will receive
Dostinex is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Cabergoline is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.