If you experience hyperprolactinemia, then your doctor may prescribe Norprolac. Hyperprolactinemia is characterized by elevated levels of prolactin hormone in the blood. Hyperprolactinemia can cause various symptoms, including irregular menstrual periods, infertility, and breast milk production in non-pregnant women. Norprolac contains quinagolide, a dopamine agonist that works by binding to dopamine receptors in the brain, reducing the production and release of prolactin. By normalizing prolactin levels, Norprolac helps alleviate the associated symptoms. Fact Table Formula C20H33N3O3S License US DailyMed Bioavailability 4 % Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Quinagolide Elimination half-life 11.5 hours Dosage (Strength) 75mcg Pregnancy Consult Doctor Brands Norprolac Protein binding 90% PubChem CID 55645 MedlinePlus No Data Available ChEBI No Data Available ATC code G02CB04 DrugBank DBSALT001152 KEGG D07217 Routes of administration Oral

Norprolac (Quinagolide)

The starting dosage of quinagolide is 0.025 mg once daily for three days before increasing it to 0.05 mg once daily for three days. Starting week two, increase the dosage to 0.075 mg once daily. The usual dosage range is 0.075-0.15 mg daily. The maximum dosage is 0.9 mg daily.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, heart disease, or a history of fibrotic disorders. Norprolac can increase the risk of nausea and vomiting. Tell your doctor if you experience low blood pressure during treatment. Blood pressure should be frequently monitored. Tell your healthcare team if you suddenly develop the onset of impulse control disorders like pathological gambling, hypersexuality, or compulsive spending. The medication may cause dizziness or low blood pressure, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
Common side effects may include: Abdominal distress, Abdominal pain, Acute psychosis, Anorexia, Asthenia, Constipation, Decreased hematocrit, Decreased hemoglobin, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dyspepsia, Edema, Emotional lability, Eye disease, Fatigue, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Increased creatinine phosphokinase, Increased serum bilirubin, Increased serum potassium, Increased serum transaminases, Insomnia, Lack of concentration, Limb pain, Malaise, Mastalgia, Nausea, Nasal congestion, Palpitations, Sedated state, Syncope, Vomiting, Weight gain

Norprolac (Quinagolide)

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