Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Food Interactions
- 11 Disease Interactions
- 12 Technical Classification
- 13 Available Alternatives for DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB
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Overview
DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB is composed of: BROMOCRIPTINE (1.6 MG)
Bromocriptine is a medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes melitus, Acromegaly, Hyperprolactinemia and Parkinson’s disease. It belongs to the class of drugs known as Dopamine receptor agonists.
It treats hyper prolactinemia by decreasing the amount of Prolactin in the body.
It treats Acromegaly by decreasing the amount of growth harmone in the body.
It treats Parkinson’s disease by acting like Dopamine that is affecting the brain processes that control movement.
Common side effects of Bromocriptine includes Nausea, Headache, Drowsiness and Dizziness.
Usage
BROMOCRIPTINE is generally used to treat: Acromegaly, Parkinson’s Disease, HyperprolactinaemiaBROMOCRIPTINE can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Dizziness, Anxiety, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
How Do I Take It?
DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in the patients with the history of Heart disease, Raynaud’s syndrome, Mental illness, Low blood pressure and kidney or liver disease.
It may cause dizziness, Nausea, Sweating and fainting when you get up too quickly from lying position. To avoid this problem get up slowly from bed.
Use proper contraception methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication.
It can decrease blood circulation in the fingers and toes especially during exposure of cold. Keep hands and feet warm during cold weather.
Symptoms of Overdosage
BROMOCRIPTINE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Hallucinations, Confusion, DrowsinessCommon Side-Effects
BROMOCRIPTINE : Hypotension, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Anorexia Nervosa, Diarrhoea, Heart Arrhythmias, Dizziness, NauseaSerious Side-Effects
BROMOCRIPTINE : Depression, Anxiety, Ataxia, Pericarditis, Bradycardia, Confusion, Hearing LossRare Side-Effects
BROMOCRIPTINE : Urinary Incontinence, Melanoma, Hallucination, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Food Interactions
Nicotine may increase the effects of bromocriptine in narrowing the blood vessels and decreasing the blood flow.
Disease Interactions
BROMOCRIPTINE can interfere with: Psychosis, Depression, Hypotension, Cardiac ArrestTechnical Classification
BROMOCRIPTINE is categorized as:- DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
- PROLACTIN INHIBITORS / HORMONES
Available Alternatives for DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TAB | INR 98 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.6 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| B CRIP 1.25MG TAB | INR 80.37 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| B CRIP 2.5MG TAB | INR 130.27 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| B CRIP 5MG TAB | INR 210.43 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 5.0 MG |
| BRAINSTAR 0.8MG TAB | INR 61.9 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG |
| BRAINSTAR OD 2.5MG TAB | INR 104 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| BROM 1.25MG TAB | INR 157.49 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| BROM 2.5MG TAB | INR 157.49 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| BROM SYP | INR 41.9 for 100 ML SYRUP | BROMOCRIPTINE |
| BROMOCRIPTINE | BROMOCRIPTINE | |
| BROMOGEN 1.25MG TAB | INR 71.6 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| BROMOGEN 2.5MG TAB | INR 128.06 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| BROMOREX 1.25MG TAB | INR 132.87 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| BROMOREX 2.5MG TAB | INR 111.27 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| CRIPTAL 1.25MG TAB | INR 65 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| CRIPTAL 2.5MG TAB | INR 120 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| CYCLOSET SYP | INR 197.55 for 300 ML SYRUP | BROMOCRIPTINE NAN |
| CYCLOSET SYPUP | INR 197.55 for 300 ML SYRUP | BROMOCRIPTINE |
| D-BRO 0.8MG TAB | INR 69.9 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG |
| D-BRO 2.5MG TAB | INR 97.28 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| DIACRIPTIN 0.8MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG |
| DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500.0 MG, BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG |
| ENCRIPT 2.5MG TAB | INR 138.87 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| GLUCOMIND 0.8MG TAB | INR 66 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG |
| PROCTINAL 1.25MG TAB | INR 90.8 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| PROCTINAL 2.5MG TAB | INR 151.65 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| SCRIPTIN 2.5MG TAB | INR 153.4 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| SEMI BROM 1.25MG TAB | INR 87.78 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| SICREPTIN 1.25MG TAB | INR 78.03 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| SICRIPTIN 1.25MG TAB | INR 85.4 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 1.25 MG |
| SICRIPTIN 10MG TAB | INR 153.02 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 10.0 MG |
| SICRIPTIN 2.5MG TAB | INR 151.8 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |
| SICRIPTIN 5MG TAB | INR 128.08 for 10 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 5.0 MG |
| SICRIPTIN USP 2.5MG TAB | INR 143.95 for 5 TABLETS | BROMOCRIPTINE 2.5 MG |