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What is Bromocriptine Sopharma

Bromocriptine Sopharma guide provides information about the Bromocriptine Sopharma brand of Bromocriptine Sopharma. Bromocriptine Sopharma is another brand of Bromocriptine Sopharma that is not covered in Bromocriptine Sopharma guide.
The Bromocriptine Sopharma brand of Bromocriptine Sopharma is used to treat certain conditions caused by a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia). Symptoms include lack of sexual development in adolescents. Women may have missed menstrual periods, loss of interest in sex, hot flashes, infertility, or unexpected breast milk production and leakage from the nipples. Men may have enlarged breasts, decreased libido, decreased facial or body hair, and loss of muscle. Bromocriptine Sopharma is also used to treat these disorders when they are caused by brain tumors that can produce prolactin.
Bromocriptine Sopharma is sometimes used together with surgery or radiation in treating acromegaly, a condition caused by a pituitary gland tumor that produces too much growth hormone. Bromocriptine Sopharma is also used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.
Bromocriptine Sopharma may also be used for purposes not listed in Bromocriptine Sopharma guide.

Bromocriptine Sopharma side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Less serious side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Bromocriptine Sopharma dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperprolactinemia:

Initial: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally daily.
Titration: Add 2.5 mg orally, as tolerated, to the treatment dosage every 2 to 7 days.
Maintenance: 2.5 mg to 15 mg orally daily.

Usual Adult Dose for Acromegaly:

Initial: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally once daily, with food, at bedtime for 3 days.
Titration: Add 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally, as tolerated, to the treatment dosage every 3 to 7 days.
Maintenance: 20 mg to 30 mg orally daily
The maximum dosage should not exceed 100 mg/day.

Usual Adult Dose for Parkinson's Disease:

Initial: 1.25 mg twice daily with meals.
Titration: Add 2.5 mg/day, with meals, to dosage regimen every 14 to 28 days.
Maximum dosage: 100 mg/day.

Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2:

For the Bromocriptine Sopharma trade name of Bromocriptine Sopharma only:
Initial: 0.8 mg orally daily taken within two hours after waking in the morning with food
Titration: Increase by 0.8 mg weekly as tolerated
Maintenance: 1.6 to 4.8 mg orally daily taken within two hours after waking in the morning with food
The maximum dosage should not exceed 4.8 mg daily.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hyperprolactinemia:

11 to 15 years old:
Initial: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally daily.
Maintenance: 2.5 mg to 10 mg orally daily.

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5 mg7 Tablet$3.17
Briptin 2.5 mg Tablet $0.15
Briptin 1.25 mg Tablet $0.08
Bromocriptin-Richter 2.5 mg x 30's $186.00
Bromocriptin-Richter tab 2.5 mg 30's $24.00Gedeon Richter
2 .5mg100 $53.20Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $69.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $144.95Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg30 $189.45USA
5 mg90 $377.40USA
5 mg100 $159.90Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $171.50Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $189.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Bromocriptine 2.5 mg tablet $2.18
Parlodel 5 mg capsule $9.25
Bromocriptine-Richter 2.5 mg x 30's $24.00
Bromocriptine-Richter tab 2.5 mg 30's $8.64Gedeon Richter
Bromogen 2.5 mg Tablet $0.18
BROMOGEN Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $1.75Uni - Sankyo
BROMOGEN 1.25MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.00Sanzyme Ltd
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Bromorex 2.5 mg Tablet $0.18
BROMOREX Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $1.75AR - Ex - Laboratories
Bromorex 1.25mg Tablet $0.19Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
BROMOREX 1.25MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.86Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Bromorex 1.25 mg Tablet $0.09
BROMOREX Capsule/ Tablet / 1.25mg (10 units) $0.98AR - Ex - Laboratories
1 .25mg10 Tablet$0.91
CRIPTAL tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.68Helios
CRIPTAL 1.25MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.91Helios Pharmaceuticals
0 .8mg100 $239.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .8mg200 $352.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
0 .8mg200 $505.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
8 mg200 $463.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
DIACRIPTIN tab 0.8 mg x 10's $0.77Delvin
Diacriptin 0.8mg TAB / 10 $0.77
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet $0.10Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
DIACRIPTIN 0.8MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.98Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
DIACRIPTIN tab 1.6 mg x 10's $1.25Delvin
Diacriptin 1.6mg TAB / 10 $1.25
Diacriptin 1.6mg Tablet $0.14Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.37Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
2 .5mg10 Tablet$1.61
5 mg10 Tablet$2.80
ENCRIPT Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $1.40Microlabs (Syncro Division)
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.61
ENCRIPT tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.61Micro Synapse
Encript 2.5mg TAB / 10 $1.61
Encript 2.5mg Tablet $0.19Micro Labs Ltd
ENCRIPT 2.5MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.94Micro Labs Ltd
ENCRIPT Capsule/ Tablet / 5mg (10 units) $2.80Microlabs (Syncro Division)
2 .5mg10 Tablet$1.81
Kripti 2.5 mg Tablet $0.18
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.81
KRIPTI tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.81Lincoln
Kripti 2.5mg TAB / 10 $1.81
1 .25mg10 Tablet$0.55
1 .25mg10 Tablet$1.01
Ovucript 1.25 mg Tablet $0.06
1 .25 mg x 10's $0.55
OVUCRIPT tab 1.25 mg x 10's $0.55VHB (Cronus)
Ovucript 1.25mg TAB / 10 $0.55
Ovucript 2.5 mg Tablet $0.10
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.01
OVUCRIPT tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.01VHB (Cronus)
Ovucript 2.5mg TAB / 10 $1.01
10 mg100 $182.52Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg100 $214.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
10 mg100 $297.95Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg100 $350.77Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 mg100 $85.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg30 $137.00
2 .5mg90 $99.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $61.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $85.00Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg112 $91.82Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg112 $189.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
25 mg90 $81.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
5 mg100 $120.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $121.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $320.98Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg112 $275.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
PARLODEL tab 2.5 mg x 10's $4.06Novartis Pharma
Proctinal 2.5mg Tablet $0.21Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PROCTINAL Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $2.42Glaxo
Sicriptin 5mg Tablet $0.18Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Sicriptin 2.5mg TAB / 10 $2.02
Sicriptin 2.5mg Tablet $0.24Serum Institute Of India Ltd
SICRIPTIN tab 1.25 mg x 10's $1.18Serum Institute
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Bromocriptine Sopharma - Frequently asked Questions

Can Bromocriptine Sopharma be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Bromocriptine Sopharma?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Bromocriptine Sopharma or to an ergot medicine.

You should not use Bromocriptine Sopharma if you have:

Bromocriptine Sopharma may contain lactose. Before taking Bromocriptine Sopharma, tell your doctor if you have a hereditary form of galactose intolerance, severe lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

To make sure you can safely take Bromocriptine Sopharma, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

FDA pregnancy category B. Bromocriptine Sopharma is not expected to harm an unborn baby. However, a pituitary tumor in the mother can expand during pregnancy. High blood pressure can also occur during pregnancy and Bromocriptine Sopharma could be dangerous if taken by a pregnant woman with high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Some women take Bromocriptine Sopharma in order to normalize menstrual periods and increase their chances of becoming pregnant. Tell your doctor as soon as you become pregnant. You may need to stop taking Bromocriptine Sopharma. Follow your doctor's instructions.

If you are not taking Bromocriptine Sopharma to help you get pregnant, use a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy during treatment. Your doctor may also want you to have a pregnancy test every 4 weeks during treatment.

Bromocriptine Sopharma lowers the hormone needed to produce breast milk. Do not breast-feed a baby while taking this medication.

How should I take Bromocriptine Sopharma?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Bromocriptine Sopharma is usually taken twice daily with meals.

While using Bromocriptine Sopharma, you may need blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.

You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have any intense or unusual urges while taking Bromocriptine Sopharma.

Some people taking Parkinson's disease medications have developed skin cancer. However, people with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of melanoma. Talk to your doctor about this risk and what skin symptoms to watch for. You may need to have regular skin exams.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What other drugs will affect Bromocriptine Sopharma?

Many other drugs can interact with Bromocriptine Sopharma. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with Bromocriptine Sopharma. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Can Bromocriptine Sopharma be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Bromocriptine Sopharma be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology