Criptal 2.5mg Tablet

Introduction Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high level of prolactin in the body, female infertility, and acromegaly. It works by inhibiting the release of prolactin (milk hormone) in the body. In acromegaly, it works by lowering the amount of growth hormone in the body. Criptal 2.5mg Tablet should be taken with food, but take it at the same time every day for better results. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Perform regular exercise, follow a diet plan, and take other prescribed diabetes medicine while on treatment with this medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, and dizziness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Always carry some sugar candy with you to overcome low blood sugar levels. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it can enhance medicine side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Uses of Criptal Tablet High levels of prolactin Female infertility Acromegaly Benefits of Criptal Tablet In High levels of prolactin Prolactin is a hormone that helps in the growth and development of breasts and also causes milk secretion in females. Criptal 2.5mg Tablet helps to stop breast milk secretion in females that have had a still birth, miscarriage or abortion. It acts on a chemical in the brain, dopamine, that is responsible for these high levels of prolactin and stops milk secretion. In Female infertility Criptal 2.5mg Tablet helps in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due too much prolactin hormone in the body. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. In Acromegaly Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that occurs due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face. Criptal 2.5mg Tablet helps to decrease the growth hormone levels and therefore helps in treating acromegaly and its associated effects. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit. show more show less Side effects of Criptal Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Criptal Nausea Vomiting Headache Dizziness Fatigue How to use Criptal Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food. How Criptal Tablet works Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is a dopamine receptor agonist. It decreases the release of prolactin (milk hormone) in the body. Overproduction of this hormone is associated with abnormal production of breast milk as well as suppression of the sexual glands which can cause infertility. Reducing prolactin levels with Criptal 2.5mg Tablet can therefore improve these conditions. In acromegaly, it works by lowering the amount of growth hormone in the body. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Criptal 2.5mg Tablet. Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. Breastfeeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation. Driving CAUTION Criptal 2.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Criptal 2.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Criptal 2.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Criptal 2.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, a cautious use of this medicine is advised in these patients.