Parlodel
Hyperprolactinemia, Acromegaly, Type 2 Diabetes + 2 more
Treatment
7 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Parlodel
Treatment for
Hyperprolactinemia
What is Parlodel
Bromocriptine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Bromocriptine mesylate is a medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It also helps to reduce the production of the hormone prolactin, which makes it useful for treating conditions related to high prolactin levels. In some cases, bromocriptine can also reduce the amount of growth hormone being produced. However, this drug can cause side effects such as pulmonary fibrosis.
Parlodel
is the brand name
Parlodel Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Parlodel
Bromocriptine
1978
25
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Bromocriptine, commonly known as Parlodel, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses like Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus .
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hyperprolactinemia
Helps manage Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Helps manage Hyperprolactinemia
Type 2 Diabetes
Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Parkinson's Disease
Acromegaly
Helps manage Acromegaly
Effectiveness
How Parlodel Affects Patients
Bromocriptine affects the dopamine receptors in the brain, which help control movement, balance, and walking. It can improve symptoms of movement disorders, but high doses can cause hallucinations and delusions. It also decreases the hormone prolactin, which is associated with some disorders. Side effects may include pulmonary fibrosis.
How Parlodel works in the body
The dopamine D2 receptor is a type of molecule that sits on the outside of cells. When it's activated, it has a few effects. First, it decreases the amount of certain substances that move into cells. This can decrease the amount of calcium inside the cell, which affects how cells communicate with each other. It also decreases the activity of some proteins that help cells communicate. Finally, it increases the release of a hormone from the pituitary gland, which may help improve coordination in people with movement disorders.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dosage of Parlodel is contingent upon the determined condition, such as Hyperprolactinemia, Acromegaly and Parkinson's Disease. The amount of dose varies, according to the delivery technique (e.g. Oral or Capsule) listed in the table hereunder.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
Hyperprolactinemia
2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
Acromegaly
2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
Type 2 Diabetes
2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
Parkinson's Disease
2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
Warnings
Parlodel Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Parkinson's Disease
Do Not Combine
Hypertensive disease
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Disease
Do Not Combine
Heart Disease
Do Not Combine
treatment withdrawal during pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Parlodel.
Common Parlodel Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine
Major
Bromocriptine may increase the hypertensive and vasoconstricting activities of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine.
4-Methoxyamphetamine
Major
Bromocriptine may increase the hypertensive and vasoconstricting activities of 4-Methoxyamphetamine.
5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
Major
Bromocriptine may increase the vasoconstricting activities of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine.
Abediterol
Major
Bromocriptine may increase the hypertensive and vasoconstricting activities of Abediterol.
Acepromazine
Major
Bromocriptine may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Parlodel Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on Metoprolol can lead to nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, abdominal pain, stuffy nose, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. Nausea, headaches, dizziness, constipation, and other milder symptoms may also occur.
Parlodel Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Parlodel?
Presently, there are 217 active studies assessing the suitability of Parlodel for use in the treatment of Acromegaly, Hyperprolactinemia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Parkinson's Disease
39 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Acromegaly
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Hyperprolactinemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Type 2 Diabetes
167 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Parlodel Reviews: What are patients saying about Parlodel?
5
Patient Review
4/23/2016
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
5
Patient Review
3/4/2020
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
4
Patient Review
7/4/2011
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
4
Patient Review
7/3/2016
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
3.7
Patient Review
5/1/2012
Parlodel for Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
3.3
Patient Review
5/13/2010
Parlodel for Absence of Menstrual Periods
3.3
Patient Review
6/11/2011
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
3
Patient Review
4/13/2014
Parlodel for Increased Size of Hands, Feet and Face
3
Patient Review
1/19/2021
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
2.3
Patient Review
1/29/2021
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
1
Patient Review
1/23/2011
Parlodel for Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
1
Patient Review
5/7/2018
Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland
1
Patient Review
7/25/2016
Parlodel for Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
Patient Q&A Section about parlodel
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Parlodel a fertility drug?
"Parlodel is a medication used to lower prolactin levels. High prolactin levels can cause irregular or absent periods, and fertility problems."
Answered by AI
How many days should I take Parlodel?
"To prevent breast milk production, Parlodel is taken twice daily for 2 weeks. Sometimes milk production will start again 2 or 3 days after the medicine is finished, but a further 1 week course of Parlodel will usually bring this under control."
Answered by AI
What is the side effect of Parlodel?
"You may experience some side effects while taking this medication, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, tiredness, constipation or headache. If you experience any of these side effects for an extended period of time, be sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist."
Answered by AI
Can Parlodel be used to treat hormonal imbalance?
"Parlodel is used to treat hyperprolactinemia, which is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body that results in too much prolactin in the blood."
Answered by AI