{"id":19172,"date":"2022-03-03T15:29:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T15:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19172"},"modified":"2022-03-04T15:51:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T15:51:58","slug":"norprolac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/norprolac\/","title":{"rendered":"Norprolac &#8211; Quinagolid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>25 micrograms + 50 micrograms, 75 micrograms, 150 micrograms&nbsp;quinagolid&nbsp;tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Norprolac is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Norprolac contains quinagolide, which belongs to a group of medicines called prolactin inhibitors.\u00a0Quinagolide reduces the secretion of\u00a0the\u00a0hormone\u00a0prolactin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norprolac is used for elevated levels of the\u00a0hormone\u00a0et\u00a0prolactin\u00a0of either unknown cause or derived from prolactin-\u00a0secreting tumor\u00a0in the\u00a0pituitary gland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Norprolac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Norprolac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to quinagolide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have severe hepatic or renal impairment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Norprolac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have fertility problems related to&nbsp;prolactin&nbsp;as fertility may increase during treatment with Norprolac.&nbsp;Women of&nbsp;childbearing potential&nbsp;who do not wish to become pregnant must use a reliable method of contraception during treatment with Norprolac.&nbsp;(See also section Pregnancy, lactation and&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;).<\/li><li>if you have any of the following diseases;&nbsp;psychotic disorders or impaired liver or kidney function<\/li><li>if you are a child or adolescent under 18 years of age<\/li><li>if you are older<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you or your family\/caregiver notice that you develop a strong desire or desire to behave in ways that are unusual for you, or if you can not resist the impulse, drive, or temptation to perform certain activities. which may harm you or others.\u00a0These behaviors are called impaired impulse control and may include gambling addiction, compulsive eating, compulsive buying, an abnormally high sex drive, or an increase in sexual thoughts and feelings.\u00a0Your doctor may need to adjust your\u00a0dose\u00a0or discontinue treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norprolac can cause a temporary drop in blood pressure when you get up quickly.&nbsp;You may experience symptoms such as intoxication, and this can in rare cases result in fainting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you get\u00a0your blood pressure\u00a0checked by a doctor during the first days of treatment and after increasing the dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood pressure control is especially important if you have severe heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with the use of Norprolac in children is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Norprolac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other medicines may affect the effect and tolerance of Norprolac;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dopamine receptor antagonists (eg&nbsp;antipsychotics&nbsp;) may reduce the prolactin-lowering effect of Norprolac<\/li><li>drugs that affect the serotonin receptors (eg drugs for depression) or dopamine receptors (eg drugs for&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;, severe&nbsp;migraine&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drugs that effectively inhibit&nbsp;enzymes&nbsp;that break down drugs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norprolac with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol may reduce the tolerance of Norprolac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0Experience with the use of this medicine during pregnancy is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Norprolac should be discontinued when pregnancy is determined unless your doctor tells you otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding is usually not possible as Norprolac reduces the excretion of breast milk.\u00a0You should not breastfeed even if it is possible as it is not known if quinagolide passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fertility&nbsp;can be regained with Norprolac treatment.&nbsp;If you do not wish to become pregnant, use a reliable contraceptive (See section 2 above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some people, Norprolac may impair its ability to react during the first day of treatment, which should be taken into account when increased attention is required, for example when driving or working with precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, some users may suddenly fall asleep without any previous feeling of fatigue.&nbsp;If you suffer from this symptom, you should refrain from driving or participating in activities where impaired attention may&nbsp;expose&nbsp;yourself or others to danger or the risk of serious injury (eg when using machines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are always responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norprolac contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Norprolac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norprolac should be taken with food once daily in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment is usually started with a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 25 micrograms once daily for 3 days, followed by 50 micrograms once daily for 3 days.&nbsp;From day 7, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 75 micrograms daily, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can be increased gradually until the correct&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is reached.&nbsp;The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 75-150 micrograms daily.&nbsp;Some patients may need 300 micrograms per day or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience in children and adolescents is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience in the elderly is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Norprolac than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected symptoms of an overdose are;\u00a0nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, decreased\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0and hallucinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Norprolac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take Norprolac one day, continue to take the medicine, as usual, the next day.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0the next day to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose, as this may cause unwanted\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most\u00a0side effects\u00a0are dose-dependent, so do not change the\u00a0dose\u00a0without consulting a doctor.\u00a0Most\u00a0side effects\u00a0occur during the first days of treatment and usually disappear with continued treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect less than 1 user in 10)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>temporary drop in blood pressure when getting up quickly (may in rare cases cause fainting)<\/li><li>anorexia (loss of appetite)<\/li><li>difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>nasal congestion<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>muscle weakness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect less than 1 in 1000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>acute&nbsp;psychosis&nbsp;which ceases if treatment is discontinued<\/li><li>somnolence (extreme drowsiness)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (can not be determined from the available data)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inability to resist an impulse to perform an action that can be harmful such as:<ul><li>A strong impulse to excessive gambling despite serious consequences for you personally or for your family<\/li><li>Changed or increased sexual interest or behavior that makes you or others noticeably worried, such as increased sexual drive<\/li><li>Uncontrollable and excessive need to buy things and spend money<\/li><li>Binge eating (eating large amounts of food in a short time) or compulsive eating (eating more food than normal and more than is needed to satisfy your hunger)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor if you experience any of these behaviors to discuss ways to manage or reduce the symptoms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;can not be ruled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Norprolac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to moisture and light.&nbsp;Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 microgram tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The active substance is<\/em>&nbsp;quinagolide 25 micrograms as quinagolide hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The other ingredients are\u00a0<\/em>lactose monohydrate, red iron oxide (E172), microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>50 microgram tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The active substance is<\/em>&nbsp;quinagolide 50 micrograms as quinagolide hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The other ingredients are\u00a0<\/em>lactose monohydrate, indigo carmine (E132), microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tablets 75 micrograms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The active substance is<\/em>&nbsp;quinagolide 75 micrograms as quinagolide hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The other ingredients are\u00a0<\/em>lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tablets 150 micrograms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The active substance is<\/em>&nbsp;quinagolide 150 micrograms as quinagolide hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The other ingredients are\u00a0<\/em>lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norprolac 25 micrograms tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly pink spotted, round, flat with a beveled edge, diameter 7 mm.\u00a0Embossing &#8220;NORPROLAC&#8221; circularly on one side and &#8220;25&#8221; linearly on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norprolac 50 micrograms tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly blue-spotted, round, flat with a beveled edge, diameter 7 mm.\u00a0Embossing &#8220;NORPROLAC&#8221; circularly on one side and &#8220;50&#8221; linearly on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norprolac 75 micrograms tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, round, flat with a beveled edge, diameter 7 mm.\u00a0Embossing &#8220;NORPROLAC&#8221; circularly on one side and &#8220;75&#8221; linearly on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norprolac 150 micrograms tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, round, flat with a beveled edge, diameter 9 mm.\u00a0Embossing &#8220;NORPROLAC&#8221; circularly on one side and &#8220;150&#8221; linearly on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Escalator pack 25 + 50 micrograms: 3 + 3 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister of ALU \/ PVC \/ PVDC packed in a moisture-proof aluminum foil bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outer packaging is cardboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>75 micrograms: 30 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>150 micrograms.&nbsp;30 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister of ALU \/ ALU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outer packaging is cardboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferring L\u00e4kemedel AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 4041<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>203 11 Malm\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>tel: 040-691 69 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferring GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wittland 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D-24109 Kiel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norprolac contains quinagolide, which belongs to a group of medicines called prolactin inhibitors. 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