Parlodel
Indicated to support motor function in Parkinson's disease, utilized to alleviate symptoms by mimicking natural dopamine activity within the central nervous system.
Strengths: 2.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
Ergot derivative
- Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
hypotension; hallucinations; confusion
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, away from light.
- Drug interactions
Antipsychotics; erythromycin; blood pressure medications
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid during pregnancy unless clearly indicated; stops lactation.
Contraindications
uncontrolled hypertension; severe coronary artery disease; history of psychosis; hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood pressure; avoid rapid changes in posture to prevent dizziness; use caution if history of cardiac arrhythmia
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction — requires immediate medical attention; stroke — requires immediate medical attention; seizures — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to support motor function in Parkinson's disease, utilized to alleviate symptoms by mimicking natural dopamine activity within the central nervous system.
Mechanism of action
Bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor agonist that stimulates dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. This activity helps regulate hormone production and compensate for the loss of natural dopamine in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Parlodel
Indicated to support motor function in Parkinson’s disease, utilized to alleviate symptoms by mimicking natural dopamine activity within the central nervous system.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bromocriptine
- Listed indication(s): Parkinson’s Disease, Hyperprolactinaemia
Available option
- 60 tablets - 2.5 mg228-2-5-mg-1343