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Proctinal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Diabetes Type 2, Prolactinoma. The alternative uses of Proctinal have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Proctinal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Proctinal as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Proctinal are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Proctinal's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Proctinal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Proctinal related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) must refrain from the use of Proctinal since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Proctinal have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Proctinal have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Proctinal is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Proctinal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Proctinal safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Proctinal.
Is the use of Proctinal safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Proctinal. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Proctinal on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Proctinal on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Proctinal on the Liver?
Proctinal may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Proctinal on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Proctinal on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Proctinal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Proctinal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Proctinal habit forming or addictive?
Proctinal does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Proctinal will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Proctinal only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Proctinal is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Proctinal
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Proctinal, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Proctinal
Information about the interaction of Proctinal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Proctinal and levothyroxine can be taken together. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug with levothyroxine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Proctinal does not cause breast pain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, clinical studies have found Proctinal to be helpful in preventing the breast pain which occurs when the breast tissues are overfilled with milk and other fluids (this is known as breast engorgement) due to hyperprolactinemia.
Rarely, Proctinal causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you are experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Proctinal is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drug known as dopamine agonist which is used in the treatment of acromegaly and hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunction.
Take Proctinal as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can cause unintended side effects.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 176
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Kripton (bromocriptine mesylate)
