Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is generally used as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provides better control over blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Uses of Brainstar Tablet

Benefits of Brainstar Tablet

In Female infertility

Brainstar 0.8mg 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 to too much prolactin hormone in the body. 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, the bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet, and face. Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet helps 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 benefits.

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Side effects of Brainstar 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 Brainstar

Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Constipation
Inflammation of the nose
Weakness

How to use Brainstar 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. Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Brainstar Tablet works

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is a dopamine receptor agonist. It is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provide better control over blood sugar level.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Brainstar 0.8mg 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.

Driving

UNSAFE

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar level in adults with type 2 diabetes.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet.
It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Brainstar 0.8mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Ergolines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia

Patient concerns

What is the cause of enlarge spleen and liver? What treatment to be given? What precautions should be taken? Problem has got repeated in 2 months

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.There are many causes of liver and spleen enlargementfew examples--Infection: Acute viral hepatitis. Infectious mononucleosis. Haematological disease: Myeloproliferative disease. Leukaemia. Metabolic disease: Niemann-Pick disease. Chronic liver disease and portal hypertension: Chronic active hepatitis. Amyloidosis. Acromegaly. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Sarcoidosis.

My infertility in 5min my dots Plz my infertility problem

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

cant understand ur problem

Infertility problem. Taking treatment since may13. Did all test, iui, laparoscopy. said it's unexplained infertility.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT to 1mgd0ctors. Dorry to hear about your problem. Unexplained infertility is rising rapidly these days due to the high stress levels in our lives. I would suggest you continue taking treatment and I'm sure you will get a good news soon. All the best. Let me know if i can assist you in any way.

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