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BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE · Viatris

Endocrine Approved 1978-06-28

Hyperprolactinemia-Associated Dysfunctions Bromocriptine mesylate tablets are indicated for the treatment of dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia including amenorrhea with or without galactorrhea, infertility or hypogonadism . Reduction in tumor size has been demonstrated in both male and female patients with macroadenomas. In cases where adenectomy is elected, a course of bromocriptine mesylate tablets therapy may be used to reduce the tumor mass prior to surgery.

Source: FDA Label
NDA
Small Molecule
6
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
48
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1978-06-28
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, TABLET

BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE Approval History

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Label Update
26 FDA actions from 1998 to 2022
Nov 2022 SUPPL
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Apr 2022 SUPPL
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Jan 2021 SUPPL
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What BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE Treats

8 indications

BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE is approved for 8 conditions since its original approval in 1998. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT02078440 VS-PEDS BA-2010 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetic Study of CYCLOSET ® 0.8 mg Tablets in Children and Adolescent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Subjects
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Hyperprolactinemia-Associated Dysfunctions Bromocriptine mesylate tablets are indicated for the treatment of dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia including amenorrhea with or without galactorrhea, infertility or hypogonadism . Bromocriptine mesylate tablets treatment is indicated in patients with prolactin-secreting adenomas , which may be the basic underlying endocrinopathy contributing to the above clinical presentations. Reduction in tumor size has been demonstrated in both male and female patients with macroadenomas. In cases where adenectomy is elected, a course of bromocriptin...

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