Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor agonist primarily indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia and associated disorders. As a prescription medication, its purchase and administration must be strictly in accordance with medical guidance. Given the risks of its potential severe adverse effects, such as cardiac valvular disease and fibrosis, it is crucial to ensure the medication is sourced from legitimate channels with reliable quality.

What Are the Purchase Channels for Cabergoline?

Overseas Purchase

Patients may consult and purchase Cabergoline at hospital pharmacies or licensed pharmacies in countries/regions where the drug has been marketed.

Since drug prices may be affected by regional differences, exchange rate fluctuations and other factors, patients need to make a budget and plan in advance before purchase.

Purchase via Medical Service Institutions

Patients may consult domestic overseas medical service institutions that cooperate with international pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.

Such institutions can usually provide legal import channels as well as professional consultation and guidance.

Precautions for Purchasing Cabergoline

A Prescription Is a Prerequisite

Cabergoline is a strictly prescription-only medication, and no legal channel will sell it without a doctor’s prescription.

Self-diagnosis and arbitrary medication use based on online information are extremely dangerous, which may mask the actual condition or lead to severe adverse drug reactions.

Medical Evaluation Is Mandatory Before Medication Use

A cardiovascular system evaluation, including screening for cardiac valvular disease via echocardiography, must be conducted before initiating Cabergoline treatment.

The drug is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, a history of cardiac valvular disease, or a history of pleural/retroperitoneal fibrosis.

Ensure all necessary physical examination items are completed prior to purchase.

Pay Attention to Drug Interactions

Cabergoline should not be used concomitantly with dopamine D2 receptor antagonists (e.g., certain antipsychotics and antiemetics), as they may antagonize each other’s effects.

When purchasing the drug, patients should voluntarily inform pharmacists of all medications they are currently taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and health supplements.

How to Distinguish Authentic Cabergoline from Counterfeit Products?

Verify the Appearance and Packaging of the Medication

Outer packaging: Check whether the printing quality, color and font of the packaging box are clear and exquisite.

Authentic packaging shall display complete information, including the full product name (e.g., Dostinex), active ingredient (Cabergoline), specification (e.g., 0.5mg), batch number, expiration date, and manufacturer (e.g., Pharmacia & Upjohn, a subsidiary of Pfizer).

The medication itself: The 0.5mg tablet is white and capsule-shaped, with a functional score on one side marked with the letters "P" and "U" on either side of the score, and the number "700" engraved on the other side.

Generic versions may vary in appearance but should have a uniform texture, smooth surface, and no damage, spots or abnormal odor.

Pay Attention to Reactions After Administration

Although individual reactions vary, if after taking the medication purchased from a certain channel,

there is a complete absence of the expected therapeutic effect (e.g., unlowered prolactin levels), or severe and unexplained adverse effects occur (e.g., abnormal shortness of breath, chest pain, uncontrollable impulsive behaviors, etc.),

the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted, with suspicion of potential quality issues with the drug.