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OVERDOSE
Overdosage might be expected to produce nasal congestion, syncope, or hallucinations. Measures to support blood pressure should be taken if necessary.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
DOSTINEX Tablets are contraindicated in patients with:
- Uncontrolled hypertension or known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives.
- History of cardiac valvular disorders, as suggested by anatomical evidence of valvulopathy of any valve, determined by pre-treatment evaluation including echocardiographic demonstration of valve leaflet thickening, valve restriction, or mixed valve restriction-stenosis. (See WARNINGS)
- History of pulmonary, pericardial, or retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders. (See WARNINGS)
Last reviewed on RxList: 7/28/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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