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Cabergoline

Generic Name
Cabergoline
Brand Names
Dostinex
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C26H37N5O2
CAS Number
81409-90-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
LL60K9J05T

Overview

Cabergoline, an ergot derivative, is a long-acting dopamine agonist and prolactin inhibitor. It is used to treat hyperprolactinemic disorders and Parkinsonian Syndrome. Cabergoline possesses potent agonist activity on dopamine D2 receptors.

Background

Cabergoline, an ergot derivative, is a long-acting dopamine agonist and prolactin inhibitor. It is used to treat hyperprolactinemic disorders and Parkinsonian Syndrome. Cabergoline possesses potent agonist activity on dopamine D2 receptors.

Indication

For the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or due to prolactinoma (prolactin-secreting adenomas). May also be used to manage symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome as monotherapy during initial symptomatic management or as an adjunct to levodopa therapy during advanced stages of disease.

Associated Conditions

  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Idiopathic hyperprolactinemic disorder

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/29
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2025/06/24
Phase 4
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2025/04/03
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2024/08/19
Phase 2
Completed
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2023/11/08
Phase 4
Recruiting
2023/09/08
Phase 2
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2023/08/08
Phase 2
Completed
Al-Rasheed University College
2022/09/01
Not Applicable
Completed
2021/08/27
Not Applicable
Completed
2021/01/08
Phase 2
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
23155-823
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
6/17/2022
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
0093-5420
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
7/31/2020
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
50742-118
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
1/31/2024
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-3951
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
11/12/2019
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-6596
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
6/17/2022
SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC
70512-860
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
5/15/2023
Greenstone LLC
59762-1005
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
11/28/2022
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
59762-1005
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
11/28/2022
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-5834
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
11/19/2019
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-3157
ORAL
0.5 mg in 1 1
7/31/2020

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
DOSTINEX TABLET 0.5 mg
SIN09545P
TABLET
0.5 mg
11/21/1997

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.
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