Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet 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.
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet 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.
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet 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.
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you take it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, fatigue, depression, dizziness, and low blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Dizziness may occur after using Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet; avoid driving or rising suddenly from a sitting or lying position.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure after birth or had heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change how it works. Your doctor may check your blood pressure regularly while you are taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of High levels of prolactin
04How To Use
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. Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet is a dopamine agonist that works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in case of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Dostiheal Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
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. Dostiheal 0.50 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.
08Side Effects
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Weakness
Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Depression
Pain during periods
Nausea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Vertigo
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Nervousness
Breast pain
Acne
Itching
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dostiheal 0.50 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
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Driving:UNSAFE
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhea) 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.
Consider taking it with or after food if you experience side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with Dostiheal 0.50 Tablet.
References
Sources and references
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