Substance / Medication

Cabergoline

Overview

Active Ingredient
cabergoline
RxNorm CUI
47579

Indications

Cabergoline Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas.

Labeler: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLCUpdated: 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Cabergoline Tablets, USP are contraindicated in patients with Uncontrolled hypertension or known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives. WARNINGS History of cardiac valvular disorders, as suggested by anatomical evidence of valvulopathy of any valve, determined by pre-treatment evaluation including e

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

4 trials linked to this intervention

4
Total Trials
1
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Cabergoline Use and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
Otis Anne-Sophie, Brochet Marie-Sophie, Tremblay Zoë et al. · Birth Defects Res · 2025
PMID: 40116053Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Safety of Cabergoline for Prolactinoma in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Chakraborty Ananda Mohan, Rastogi Ashu · Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) · 2025
PMID: 40629810Meta-Analysis
Comparing pyridoxine with dopaminergic agonists (cabergoline and bromocriptine): Unveiling the strategy for lactation inhibition - A systematic review of clinical trials.
Shrateh Oadi N, Kumar Kanwal Ashok, Jawed Areesha et al. · J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod · 2024
PMID: 38554942Meta-Analysis
Treatment of non-functioning pituitary adenoma with cabergoline: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Botelho Mayra Souza, Franzini Ítalo Antunes, Nunes-Nogueira Vania Dos Santos et al. · Pituitary · 2022
PMID: 35902444Meta-Analysis
Safety of Cabergoline for Postpartum Lactation Inhibition or Suppression: A Systematic Review.
Harris Kristin, Murphy Kellie E, Horn Daphne et al. · J Obstet Gynaecol Can · 2020
PMID: 31285168Meta-Analysis
Effect of cabergoline monotherapy in Cushing's disease: an individual participant data meta-analysis.
Palui R, Sahoo J, Kamalanathan S et al. · J Endocrinol Invest · 2018
PMID: 30097903Meta-Analysis
Cabergoline versus bromocriptine for the treatment of giant prolactinomas: A quantitative and systematic review.
Huang Hai Yan, Lin Shao Jian, Zhao Wei Guo et al. · Metab Brain Dis · 2018
PMID: 29546691Meta-Analysis
Current drug withdrawal strategy in prolactinoma patients treated with cabergoline: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hu Jintao, Zheng Xin, Zhang Weihua et al. · Pituitary · 2015
PMID: 25500765Meta-Analysis
The need for annual echocardiography to detect cabergoline-associated valvulopathy in patients with prolactinoma: a systematic review and additional clinical data.
Caputo Carmela, Prior David, Inder Warrick J · Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol · 2015
PMID: 25466526Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Cabergoline (substance)
SNOMED CT
386979007
UMLS CUI
C0107994
RxNorm CUI
47579
Labeler
SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
4
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.