Parcar 1mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Parcar 1mg Tablet is a dopamine agonist. It is used for the treatment of a high level of prolactin. It is also helpful in stopping breast milk production in cases of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.
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Uses of Parcar Tablet
Benefits of Parcar Tablet
In Treatment of High levels of prolactin
Prolactin is a hormone that helps in the growth and development of breasts and also causes milk secretion in females. Parcar 1mg Tablet helps stop breast milk secretion in females who have had a stillbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. It acts on a chemical in the brain, dopamine, that is responsible for these high levels of prolactin and stops milk secretion.
Side effects of Parcar 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 Parcar
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Abdominal pain
- Breast pain
- Sleepiness
- Valvulopathy and related disorders
- Dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Weakness
- Depression
- Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Hot flushes
How to use Parcar 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. Parcar 1mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Parcar 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Parcar 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Parcar 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Parcar 1mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Parcar 1mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Driving
UNSAFE
Parcar 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Parcar 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Parcar 1mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Parcar 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Parcar 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Parcar 1mg Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) caused due to excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Do not take Parcar 1mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
- Take it with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Parcar 1mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Parcar 1mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ergolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Parcar 1mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Parcar 1mg Tablet contains Cabergoline, which belongs to a group of medicines that reduces the level of prolactin. It is used to treat medical problems such as galactorrhoea due to abnormally high level of prolactin. It is also used to stops breast milk production (lactation) in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.
How and in what dose should I take Parcar 1mg Tablet?
Take this medicine, as per the advice of your doctor. The advised dose and duration depend on your medical condition. It is recommended to take this medicine with food or after food, to reduce the chances of nausea or vomiting.
What are the possible side effects of using Parcar 1mg Tablet?
During the first few days of treatment, this medicine may decrease your blood pressure which could make you feel dizzy. So, it is recommended that you change your position slowly when trying to sit, stand or lie down during the initial days of the treatment. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood pressure regularly during these days. The other common side effects are drowsiness, nausea, headache, dizziness, vertigo, stomach pain, indigestion, fatigue, and weakness. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.
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