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Cabergoline .5 mg Tablet, 8-count

by A-S Medication Solutions · 8 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-5834-0)
NDC 50090-5834-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 50090-5834-0 billing pads the package segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 50090-5834-0
Product NDC 50090-5834
11-digit billing NDC 50090583400
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 199703
UNII LL60K9J05T
Application # ANDA204735
SPL Set ID 89ec147b-a6fe-49bb-9af5-52fc2ce5db7f
Established class (EPC) Ergot Derivative
Chemical class Ergolines
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-08-09
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance CABERGOLINE
GPI-14 30402020000320
GPI class Cabergoline
GCN Seq No 025738
GCN 26051
HICL code 010803
Ingredient (HICL) Cabergoline
HIC1 code P
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Endocrine System
HIC2 code P1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Anteriorpituitary Hormones
HIC3 code P1F
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Pituitary Suppressive Agents
AHFS code 28:36.20.04
AHFS class Ergot-Deriv. Dopamine Receptor Agonists
FDB label name CABERGOLINE 0.5 MG TABLET
FDB brand name Cabergoline
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 50090-5834-0 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 50090-5834-00. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Ergot Derivative class.

Pharmacologic class Ergot Derivative
Drug family (ATC) Prolactine inhibitors, Dopamine agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerA-S Medication Solutions
Application holderINGENUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
FDA applicationANDA204735 (ANDA)
Labeler code50090
First marketedAug 2018
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio2,781 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name CABERGOLINE 0.5 MG TABLET Ingredient Cabergoline
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Cabergoline is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin, a natural substance that helps breast-feeding women produce milk but can cause symptoms such as infertility, sexual problems, and bone loss in women who are not breast-feeding or men). Cabergoline is in a class of medications called dopamine receptor agonists. It works by decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Prolactin is a hormone your pituitary gland makes — it's best known for triggering breast milk production. When prolactin is too high outside of pregnancy or breastfeeding, it can...
  • What exactly is cabergoline treating — what does 'high prolactin' mean for me?
  • Prolactin levels can start to drop within a few weeks of starting cabergoline, though it may take longer for symptoms like irregular periods to fully improve. Your dose will be adj...
  • How soon will I feel better, and how long will I need to take it?
📖 Read our full Cabergoline guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color White
ShapeOval
ImprintIN;G;118
Size2 mm
ScoringScored — splits in 2
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
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Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII M28OL1HH48
    Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.

4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $3.37 $26.97 / 8 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Cabergoline .5 mg 00093-5420-88 Teva 8 tablets $1.346 AB Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 23155-0823-73 Heritage 8 tablets $1.346 AB Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 50742-0118-08 Ingenus 8 tablets $1.346 AB Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 59762-1005-01 Mylan 8 tablets $1.346 Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 69238-2693-01 Amneal 8 tablets $1.346 AB Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 70069-0824-08 Somerset 8 tablets $1.346 AB Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 70512-0860-08 SOLA 8 tablets $1.346 AB Availability likely
Cabergoline .5 mg 50090-3157-00 A-S 8 tablets AB FDA listed
Cabergoline .5 mgthis 50090-5834-00 A-S 8 tablets AB FDA listed
Cabergoline .5 mg 50090-6596-00 A-S 8 tablets AB FDA listed
Cabergoline .5 mg 50090-7642-00 A-S 8 tablets AB FDA listed
Cabergoline .5 mg 64380-0202-01 Strides 8 tablets AB Discontinued
Cabergoline .5 mg 27808-0315-01 Cranbury 8 tablets AB FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2018
On the market since
Aug 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Cabergoline — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 7 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Cabergoline. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$1.4M
Claims incl. refills
24.7K
Beneficiaries
17.1K
Spend / beneficiary
$81.78
Spend / claim
$56.60
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Cabergoline — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Headache339
Fatigue285
Nausea279
Dizziness228
Malaise214
Pain199
Diarrhoea181

Age at onset

Neonate24
Infant2
Child2
Adolescent4
Adult423
Elderly132

Reporter sex

4,839 reports
Male · 41%
Female · 59%
Unknown · 1%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization1,607
Life-threatening237
Disabling181
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2024 2025 2026 321 149
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
50090-5834-00 You're viewing this 8 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-5834-0) 2021-10-27 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
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Marketing category & status ✓ Available
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Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
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Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 50090-5834-0, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 50090-5834-00, written without dashes as 50090583400. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 50090-5834-00, the first segment (50090) is the labeler code FDA assigned to A-S Medication Solutions; the middle segment (5834) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (00) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by A-S Medication Solutions. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
A-S Medication Solutions is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cabergoline Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 189 words

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of Cabergoline Tablets, USP for initiation of therapy is 0.25 mg twice a week. Dosage may be increased by 0.25 mg twice weekly up to a dosage of 1 mg twice a week according to the patient's serum prolactin level. Before initiating treatment, cardiovascular evaluation should be performed and echocardiography should be considered to assess for valvular disease.

Dosage increases should not occur more rapidly than every 4 weeks, so that the physician can assess the patient's response to each dosage level. If the patient does not respond adequately, and no additional benefit is observed with higher doses, the lowest dose that achieved maximal response should be used and other therapeutic approaches considered. Patients receiving long term treatment with cabergoline should undergo periodic assessment of their cardiac status and echocardiography should be considered.

After a normal serum prolactin level has been maintained for 6 months, cabergoline may be discontinued, with periodic monitoring of the serum prolactin level to determine whether or when treatment with cabergoline should be reinstituted. The durability of efficacy beyond 24 months of therapy with cabergoline has not been established.

Contraindications 63 words

CONTRAINDICATIONS Cabergoline Tablets, USP are contraindicated in patients with: Uncontrolled hypertension or known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives. History of cardiac valvular disorders, as suggested by anatomical evidence of valvulopathy of any valve, determined by pre-treatment evaluation including echocardiographic demonstration of valve leaflet thickening, valve restriction, or mixed valve restriction-stenosis. (See WARNINGS ) History of pulmonary, pericardial, or retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders.

(See WARNINGS )

⚠️ Warnings ~3 min read

WARNINGS Pregnancy: Dopamine agonists in general should not be used in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, for example, preeclampsia eclampsia, and post partum hypertension, unless the potential benefit is judged to outweigh the possible risk. Fibrotic Complications: a. Cardiac Valvulopathy: All patients should undergo a cardiovascular evaluation, including echocardiogram to assess the potential presence of valvular disease.

If valvular disease is detected, the patient should not be treated with cabergoline (See Contraindications ). Post marketing cases of cardiac valvulopathy have been reported in patients receiving cabergoline. These cases have generally occurred during administration of high doses of cabergoline (>2 mg/day) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Cases of cardiac valvulopathy have also been reported in patients receiving lower doses of cabergoline for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders. A multi-country, retrospective cohort study using general practice records and record linkage systems in the UK, Italy and the Netherlands was conducted to assess the association between new use of dopamine agonists including cabergoline (n=27,812) for Parkinson's disease and hyperprolactinemia and cardiac valvular regurgitation (CVR), other fibroses, and other cardiopulmonary events over a maximum of 12 years of follow up.

In this study, the use of cabergoline among persons with Parkinson's disease was associated with an increased risk of CVR when compared to non-ergot-derived dopamine agonists (DAs) and levodopa [Incidence Rate (IR) per 10,000 person years of 68.1 (95% confidence interval (CI): 37.2 - 115.3) for cabergoline vs. 10.0 (95% CI: 5.2 - 19.4) for non-ergot DAs and 11.3 (95% CI: 7.2 - 17.0) for levodopa]. In the study analysis confined to persons with dopamine agonist-treated hyperprolactinemia (n=8,386), when compared to non-use (n=15,147), persons exposed to cabergoline did not have an elevated risk of CVR.

The findings with respect to the risk of CVR associated with cabergoline treatment for persons with Parkinson's disease (increased risk) and those with hyperprolactinemia (no increased risk) are consistent with the findings in other published studies. Physicians should use the lowest effective dose of cabergoline for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders and should periodically reassess the need for continuing therapy with cabergoline. Following treatment initiation, clinical and diagnostic monitoring (for example, chest x-ray, CT scan and cardiac echocardiogram) should be conducted to assess the risk of cardiac valvulopathy.

The recommended frequency of routine echocardiographic monitoring is every 6 to 12 months or as clinically indicated with the presence of signs and symptoms such as edema, new cardiac murmer, dyspnea or congestive heart failure. Cabergoline should be discontinued if an echocardiogram reveals new valvular regurgitation, valvular restriction or valve leaflet thickening. Cabergoline should be used with caution in patients exposed to other medications associated with valvulopathy. b.

Extracardiac Fibrotic Reactions: Postmarketing cases of pleural, pericardial and retroperitoneal fibrosis have been following administration of cabergoline. Some reports were in patients previously treated with other ergotinic dopamine agonists. Cabergoline should not be used in patients with a history of cardiac or extracardiac fibrotic disorders.

Fibrotic disorders can have an insidious onset and patients should be monitored for manifestations of progressive fibrosis. Therefore, during treatment, attention should be paid to the signs and symptoms of: Pleuro-pulmonary disease such as dyspnea, shortness of breath, persistent cough or chest pain Renal insufficiency or ureteral/abdominal vascular obstruction that may occur with pain in the loin/flank and lower limb edema as well as any possible abdominal masses or tenderness that may indicate retroperitoneal fibrosis.

Cardiac failur…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

ADVERSE REACTIONS The safety of Cabergoline Tablets, USP has been evaluated in more than 900 patients with hyperprolactinemic disorders. Most adverse events were mild or moderate in severity. In a 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, treatment consisted of placebo or cabergoline at fixed doses of 0.125, 0.5, 0.75, or 1 mg twice weekly.

Doses were halved during the first week. Since a possible dose-related effect was observed for nausea only, the four cabergoline treatment groups have been combined. The incidence of the most common adverse events during the placebo-controlled study is presented in the following table.

Incidence of Reported Adverse Events During the 4-week, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial * Reported at ≥1% for cabergoline Adverse Event * Cabergoline ( n = 168 ) 0 . 125 to 1 mg two times a week Placebo ( n = 20 ) Number ( percent ) Gastrointestinal Nausea 45 (27) 4 (20) Constipation 16 (10) 0 Abdominal pain 9 (5) 1 (5) Dyspepsia 4 (2) 0 Vomiting 4 (2) 0 Central and Peripheral Nervous System Headache 43 (26) 5 (25) Dizziness 25 (15) 1 (5) Paresthesia 2 (1) 0 Vertigo 2 (1) 0 Body As A Whole Asthenia 15 (9) 2 (10) Fatigue 12 (7) 0 Hot flashes 2 (1) 1 (5) Psychiatric Somnolence 9 (5) 1 (5) Depression 5 (3) 1 (5) Nervousness 4 (2) 0 Autonomic Nervous System Postural hypotension 6 (4) 0 Reproductive - Female Breast pain 2 (1) 0 Dysmenorrhea 2 (1) 0 Vision Abnormal vision 2 (1) 0 In the 8-week, double-blind period of the comparative trial with bromocriptine, cabergoline (at a dose of 0.5 mg twice weekly) was discontinued because of an adverse event in 4 of 221 patients (2%) while bromocriptine (at a dose of 2.5 mg two times a day) was discontinued in 14 of 231 patients (6%).

The most common reasons for discontinuation from cabergoline were headache, nausea and vomiting (3, 2, and 2 patients, respectively); the most common reasons for discontinuation from bromocriptine were nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness or vertigo (10, 3, 3, and 3 patients, respectively). The incidence of the most common adverse events during the double-blind portion of the comparative trial with bromocriptine is presented in the following table. Incidence of Reported Adverse Events During the 8-week, Double-Blind Period of the Comparative Trial with Bromocriptine *Reported at ≥1% for cabergoline Adverse Event * Cabergoline ( n = 221 ) Bromocriptine ( n = 231 ) Number ( percent ) Gastrointestinal Nausea 63 (29) 100 (43) Constipation 15 (7) 21 (9) Abdominal pain 12 (5) 19 (8) Dyspepsia 11 (5) 16 (7) Vomiting 9 (4) 16 (7) Dry mouth 5 (2) 2 (1) Diarrhea 4 (2) 7 (3) Flatulence 4 (2) 3 (1) Throat irritation 2 (1) 0 Toothache 2 (1) 0 Central and Peripheral Nervous System Headache 58 (26) 62 (27) Dizziness 38 (17) 42 (18) Vertigo 9 (4) 10 (4) Paresthesia 5 (2) 6 (3) Body As A Whole Asthenia 13 (6) 15 (6) Fatigue 10 (5) 18 (8) Syncope 3 (1) 3 (1) Influenza-like symptoms 2 (1) 0 Malaise 2 (1) 0 Periorbital edema 2 (1) 2 (1) Peripheral edema 2 (1) 1 Psychiatric Depression 7 (3) 5 (2) Somnolence 5 (2) 5 (2) Anorexia 3 (1) 3 (1) Anxiety 3 (1) 3 (1) Insomnia 3 (1) 2 (1) Impaired concentration 2 (1) 1 Nervousness 2 (1) 5 (2) Cardiovascular Hot flashes 6 (3) 3 (1) Hypotension 3 (1) 4 (2) Dependent edema 2 (1) 1 Palpitation 2 (1) 5 (2) Reproductive – Female Breast pain 5 (2) 8 (3) Dysmenorrhea 2 (1) 1 Skin and Appendages Acne 3 (1) 0 Pruritus 2 (1) 1 Musculoskeletal Pain 4 (2) 6 (3) Arthralgia 2 (1) 0 Respiratory Rhinitis 2 (1) 9 (4) Vision Abnormal Vision 2 (1) 2 (1) Other adverse events that were reported at an incidence of <1.0% in the overall clinical studies follow.

Body as a Whole: facial edema, influenza-like symptoms, malaise Cardiovascular System: hypotension, syncope, palpitations Digestive System: dry mouth, flatulence, diarrhea, anorexia Metabolic and Nutritional System: weight loss, weight gain Nervous System: somnolence, nervousness, paresthesia, insomnia, anxiety Respiratory System: nasal stuffiness, epistaxis Skin and Append…

🔄 Drug Interactions 19 words

DRUG INTERACTIONS Cabergoline should not be administered concurrently with D 2 -antagonists, such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes, or metoclopramide.

🤰 Pregnancy ~1 min read

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Category B Reproduction studies have been performed with cabergoline in mice, rats, and rabbits administered by gavage. (Multiples of the maximum recommended human dose in this section are calculated on a body surface area basis using total mg/m 2 /week for animals and mg/m 2 /week for a 50 kg human.) There were maternotoxic effects but no teratogenic effects in mice given cabergoline at doses up to 8 mg/kg/day (approximately 55 times the maximum recommended human dose) during the period of organogenesis.

A dose of 0.012 mg/kg/day (approximately 1/7 the maximum recommended human dose) during the period of organogenesis in rats caused an increase in post-implantation embryofetal losses. These losses could be due to the prolactin inhibitory properties of cabergoline in rats. At daily doses of 0.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 19 times the maximum recommended human dose) during the period of organogenesis in the rabbit, cabergoline caused maternotoxicity characterized by a loss of body weight and decreased food consumption.

Doses of 4 mg/kg/day (approximately 150 times the maximum recommended human dose) during the period of organogenesis in the rabbit caused an increased occurrence of various malformations. However, in another study in rabbits, no treatment-related malformations or embryofetotoxicity were observed at doses up to 8 mg/kg/day (approximately 300 times the maximum recommended human dose). In rats, doses higher than 0.003 mg/kg/day (approximately 1/28 the maximum recommended human dose) from 6 days before parturition and throughout the lactation period inhibited growth and caused death of offspring due to decreased milk secretion.

There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 14 words

PEDIATRIC USE Safety and effectiveness of cabergoline in pediatric patients have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 82 words

GERIATRIC USE Clinical studies of cabergoline did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

🆘 Overdosage 22 words

OVERDOSAGE Overdosage might be expected to produce nasal congestion, syncope, or hallucinations. Measures to support blood pressure should be taken if necessary.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action: The secretion of prolactin by the anterior pituitary is mainly under hypothalmic inhibitory control, likely exerted through release of dopamine by tuberoinfundibular neurons. Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist with a high affinity for D 2 receptors. Results of in vitro studies demonstrate that cabergoline exerts a direct inhibitory effect on the secretion of prolactin by rat pituitary lactotrophs.

Cabergoline decreased serum prolactin levels in reserpinized rats. Receptor-binding studies indicate that cabergoline has low affinity for dopamine D 1 , α 1 - and α 2 -adrenergic, and 5-HT 1 - and 5-HT 2 -serotonin receptors. Clinical Studies: The prolactin-lowering efficacy of cabergoline was demonstrated in hyperprolactinemic women in two randomized, double-blind, comparative studies, one with placebo and the other with bromocriptine.

In the placebo-controlled study (placebo n=20; cabergoline n=168), cabergoline produced a dose-related decrease in serum prolactin levels with prolactin normalized after 4 weeks of treatment in 29%, 76%, 74% and 95% of the patients receiving 0.125, 0.5, 0.75, and 1 mg twice weekly, respectively. In the 8-week, double-blind period of the comparative trial with bromocriptine (cabergoline n=223; bromocriptine n=236 in the intent-to-treat analysis), prolactin was normalized in 77% of the patients treated with cabergoline at 0.5 mg twice weekly compared with 59% of those treated with bromocriptine at 2.5 mg twice daily.

Restoration of menses occurred in 77% of the women treated with cabergoline, compared with 70% of those treated with bromocriptine. Among patients with galactorrhea, this symptom disappeared in 73% of those treated with cabergoline compared with 56% of those treated with bromocriptine. PHARMACOKINETICS Absorption: Following single oral doses of 0.5 mg to 1.5 mg given to 12 healthy adult volunteers, mean peak plasma levels of 30 to 70 picograms (pg)/mL of cabergoline were observed within 2 to 3 hours.

Over the 0.5 to 7 mg dose range, cabergoline plasma levels appeared to be dose-proportional in 12 healthy adult volunteers and nine adult parkinsonian patients. A repeat-dose study in 12 healthy volunteers suggests that steady-state levels following a once-weekly dosing schedule are expected to be twofold to threefold higher than after a single dose. The absolute bioavailability of cabergoline is unknown.

A significant fraction of the administered dose undergoes a first-pass effect. The elimination half-life of cabergoline estimated from urinary data of 12 healthy subjects ranged between 63 to 69 hours. The prolonged prolactin-lowering effect of cabergoline may be related to its slow elimination and long half-life.

Distribution: In animals, based on total radioactivity, cabergoline (and/or its metabolites) has shown extensive tissue distribution. Radioactivity in the pituitary exceeded that in plasma by >100-fold and was eliminated with a half-life of approximately 60 hours. This finding is consistent with the long-lasting prolactin-lowering effect of the drug.

Whole body autoradiography studies in pregnant rats showed no fetal uptake but high levels in the uterine wall. Significant radioactivity (parent plus metabolites) detected in the milk of lactating rats suggests a potential for exposure to nursing infants. The drug is extensively distributed throughout the body.

Cabergoline is moderately bound (40% to 42%) to human plasma proteins in a concentration-independent manner. Concomitant dosing of highly protein-bound drugs is unlikely to affect its disposition. Metabolism: In both animals and humans, cabergoline is extensively metabolized, predominately via hydrolysis of the acylurea bond or the urea moiety.

Cytochrome P-450 mediated metabolism appears to be minimal. Cabergoline does not cause enzyme induction and/or inhibition in the rat. Hydrolysis of the acylurea or urea moiety abolishes the prolactin-lowering effect of cabergo…

🧬 Mechanism of Action 100 words

Mechanism of Action: The secretion of prolactin by the anterior pituitary is mainly under hypothalmic inhibitory control, likely exerted through release of dopamine by tuberoinfundibular neurons. Cabergoline is a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist with a high affinity for D 2 receptors. Results of in vitro studies demonstrate that cabergoline exerts a direct inhibitory effect on the secretion of prolactin by rat pituitary lactotrophs.

Cabergoline decreased serum prolactin levels in reserpinized rats. Receptor-binding studies indicate that cabergoline has low affinity for dopamine D 1 , α 1 - and α 2 -adrenergic, and 5-HT 1 - and 5-HT 2 -serotonin receptors.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 11 words

HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-5834 NDC: 50090-5834-0 8 TABLET in a BOTTLE

📋 Description 101 words

DESCRIPTION Cabergoline Tablets, USP contain Cabergoline USP a dopamine receptor agonist. The chemical name for Cabergoline USP is 1-[(6-allylergolin-8β-yl)-carbonyl]-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylurea. Its molecular formula is C 26 H 37 N 5 O 2 , and its molecular weight is 451.62.

The structural formula is as follows: Cabergoline USP is a white powder soluble in ethyl alcohol, chloroform, and N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF); slightly soluble in 0.1N hydrochloric acid; very slightly soluble in n-hexane; and insoluble in water. Cabergoline Tablets, USP for oral administration, contains 0.5 mg of Cabergoline USP. Inactive ingredients consist of microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, citric acid, and magnesium stearate. structural formula

💬 Information for Patients 141 words

Information for patients Patients should be altered to the possibility that patients may experience intense urges to spend money uncontrollably, intense urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, and other intense urges and the inability to control these urges while taking cabergoline. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider if they develop new or increased uncontrolled spending, gambling urges, sexual urges, or other urges while being treated with cabergoline [See PRECAUTIONS ]. Patients should be instructed to notify their physician if they suspect they are pregnant, become pregnant, or intend to become pregnant during therapy.

A pregnancy test should be done if there is any suspicion of pregnancy and continuation of treatment should be discussed with their physician. Patients should notify their physician if they develop shortness of breath, persistent cough, difficulty with breathing when lying down, or swelling in their extremities.

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