Selective prolactin inhibitors
Dopamine receptor agonist
Ergot derivative
Reduce the amount of prolactin from pituitary gland
Induction oestrus
pseudopregnancy in bitches
induce abortion in queens and bitches
pituitary adenoma in rats
For pseudopregnancy@ 5mcg/kg PO for 5-10 days
For pregnancy termination @ 5mcg/kg PO for 5 days (at 30 days in cats and after 40 days in dog)
for oestrus detection @ 5mcg/kg PO OD induces fertile pro oestrus in 4-25 days and administer until onset of oestrus.
Cause abortion
dopamine antagonist will counteract effect
anti hypertensive drugs will cause hypotension
Cabgolin - Tab 0.25mg, 0.5mg
Colette - Tab 0.5mg