How does it work?

Quinagolide is a medicine used to block the release of a hormone called prolactin. Prolactin is released by a part of the brain called the pituitary gland. Quinagolide acts to stimulate dopamine-2 receptors in the pituitary gland. Stimulation of these receptors results in decreased production and release of prolactin leading to a decreased level of prolactin in the body. Therefore quinagolide is used in the treatment of conditions where there is an excessive level of prolactin in the body (hyperprolactinaemia). The pituitary may secrete excess prolactin due to pituitary gland malfunction or due to the presence of pituitary tumours. Excess prolactin can cause a range of problems such as infertility, menstrual irregularities, loss of sexual function and breast-milk production.

What is it used for?

Hyperprolactinaemia (high blood levels of the hormone prolactin)

Warning!

This medicine may cause dizziness. Avoid driving and operating machinery if affected.

This medicine may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance.

This medicine may restore fertility. Women of child-bearing age who do not wish to become pregnant should use contraception.

This medicine may cause decreased blood pressure and dizziness. It is recommended to check blood pressure both lying and standing during the first days of taking this medicine and following dosage increases.

Use with caution in

History of psychotic illness

Not to be used in

Decreased kidney function

Decreased liver function

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy, therefore it is not recommended for use during pregnancy, unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

This medicine usually suppresses breast milk. However, if lactation should continue when taking this medicine, breastfeeding cannot be recommended as it is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Label warnings

Take this medication with or after food.

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