Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is generally used as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provides better control over blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Uses of Brainstar Tablet
Benefits of Brainstar Tablet
In Female infertility
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet helps in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to too much prolactin hormone in the body. Use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
In Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that occurs due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. When this happens, the bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet, and face. Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet helps decrease the growth hormone levels, and therefore, helps in treating acromegaly and its associated effects. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefits.
Side effects of Brainstar Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Brainstar
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Inflammation of the nose
- Weakness
How to use Brainstar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Brainstar Tablet works
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is a dopamine receptor agonist. It is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provide better control over blood sugar level.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Driving
UNSAFE
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar level in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet.
- It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ergolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia
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Country of origin: India
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