A 53-year-old man developed cardiac valvulopathy while receiving cabergoline for prolactinoma. After presenting in 2005 with decreased libido and fatigue, the man was diagnosed with a pituitary macroprolactinoma. Laboratory investigations revealed a prolactin of 7360 ng/mL (normal 2.6−13.1) and ...
Dosage and administration The starting dose is 0.5 mg per week in a single dose, ie 1 tablet per week. The blood test for the determination of prolactin should be made the day before taking the tablet. This dosage of 0.5 mg per week should be maintained for 4 weeks and then adapted acc...
Avoid use of DOSTINEX for the inhibition or suppression of postpartum physiologic lactation because of the risk of serious adverse reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Dosage for Dostinex Recommended Evaluation Before Initiating DOSTINEX Before initiating DOSTINEX evaluate for valvular heart disease, ...