Cabergoline is a widely used medication for the treatment of conditions such as Parkinson's disease and hyperprolactinemia. Since cabergoline has not yet been launched in China, its purchase costs and precautions have become the focus of attention for patients. This article will detail cabergoline's purchase costs, generic drug prices, usage precautions, and adverse reactions, providing comprehensive reference for patients.

What is the approximate purchase cost of cabergoline?

The purchase cost of cabergoline varies depending on the brand, specification, and source. The following will introduce it from the perspectives of original research drugs and generic drugs respectively.

Precautions for use during pregnancy

Dopamine agonists should generally not be used in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hypertension, unless the potential benefits are judged to outweigh the possible risks. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before using cabergoline to ensure the safety of medication use.

Precautions for patients with fibrotic complications

Before using the medication, patients should undergo cardiovascular examinations, including echocardiography, to assess the potential presence of valvular heart disease. If valvular heart disease is detected, the patient should not be treated with cabergoline. Patients with a history of cardiac or extracardiac fibrotic diseases are not recommended to use cabergoline.

Precautions for other special medication populations

In addition to the above populations, elderly patients, patients with hepatic insufficiency, and others also need to use cabergoline with caution. They must follow the doctor's advice, take the medication on time and in the correct dosage, and closely monitor their physical reactions.

The use of cabergoline must strictly comply with the doctor's advice and the medication guidance on the instruction manual. Patients should fully understand the precautions of the medication before use to ensure safe and effective medication.

Adverse reactions of cabergoline

Some adverse reactions may occur during the use of cabergoline. The following will introduce the most common adverse reactions reported by patients with an incidence of ≥1% and <1% respectively.

Most common adverse reactions reported by ≥1% of patients

Gastrointestinal reactions: Symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Central and peripheral nervous system: Symptoms such as headache and abnormal dizziness.

General body reactions: Symptoms such as fatigue, hot flashes, drowsiness, depression, and tension.

Autonomic nervous system: Symptoms such as orthostatic hypotension.

Female-specific reactions: Breast pain and dysmenorrhea.

Vision-related: Abnormal vision.

Most common adverse reactions reported by <1% of patients

Facial edema, influenza-like symptoms.

Hypotension, syncope, palpitations.

Dry mouth, flatulence, diarrhea, anorexia.

Weight loss or gain.

Drowsiness, tension, paresthesia, insomnia, anxiety.

Nasal congestion, nosebleeds.

Acne, pruritus.

Abnormal vision.

Dysmenorrhea, increased libido, etc.

Warm reminder: Various adverse reactions may occur during the use of cabergoline. Patients should fully understand the adverse reactions of the medication before use and closely monitor their physical reactions during medication. If any uncomfortable symptoms occur, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner and inform the doctor of their medication status.