Bromocriptine
ब्रोमोक्रिप्टिन
What it is
Bromocriptine is a medicine that needs a prescription in India. It comes in tablet form.
What it is used for
Bromocriptine is used to treat conditions like hyperprolactinemia, acromegaly, Parkinson's disease, and type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing certain hormones in the body and stimulating nerves that control movement.
- Hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunctions
- Acromegaly
- Parkinson's Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
How it works
Bromocriptine decreases the amount of prolactin and growth hormone in the body. It also stimulates the nerves that control movement. For diabetes, the exact mechanism is not known.
How it is sold in India
In India Bromocriptine comes as tablets and syrup.
Common side effects
Most people may experience side effects like nausea, constipation, headache, and drowsiness. Less common but serious side effects include hallucinations and gastrointestinal bleeding.
See a doctor straight away if
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience hypertension, unremitting headache, signs of CNS toxicity, or severe side effects like myocardial infarction, seizures, or stroke.
Who should not take it
Do not take it if you are allergic to bromocriptine or other ergot alkaloids. Do not take it if you have ischaemic heart disease. Do not take it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have toxaemia of pregnancy. Do not take it if you have a history of serious mental disorders, cardiovascular disease, or Raynaud's syndrome. Do not take it if you have porphyria, hepatic impairment, or are taking ergot alkaloids.
Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
It is not safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.
Can I take it with my other medicines?
Consult your doctor before taking it with other medicines, especially ergot alkaloids.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
It may not be safe if you have liver or kidney trouble. Consult your doctor.
Does it make you sleepy?
It may cause drowsiness. Avoid activities requiring alertness.
Can it upset or damage my stomach?
It may cause gastrointestinal side effects. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.
Brand names
30 medicines sold in India contain Bromocriptine.
Brands sold in India include Encript, Bromitine, Proctinal, Bromotin, Criptal, Sicreptin, Polodyl, Dbro. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
- National Formulary of India 2011 (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) -- Bromocriptine
- MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Bromocriptine
- FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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