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bromocriptine
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Cycloset TABLET, ORAL 0.8 mg    
Parlodel TABLET, ORAL 2.5 mg      
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ORDERED FORMULATION

THRAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE

bromocriptine (Cycloset)

  • 0.8 mg tablet once Daily
  • TWO 0.8 mg tablets (Total: 1.6 mg) once Daily
  • THREE 0.8 mg tablets (Total: 2.4 mg) once Daily
  • FOUR 0.8 mg tablets (Total: 3.2 mg) once Daily
  • FIVE 0.8 mg tablets (Total: 4 mg) once Daily
  • SIX 0.8 mg tablets (Total: 4.8 mg) once Daily

bromocriptine (Parlodel)

  • discontinue drug with no replacement dose
  • 2.5 mg tablet once Daily
  • 2.5 mg tablet once Daily
  • 2.5 mg tablet once Daily
  • TWO 2.5 mg tablets (Total: 5 mg) once Daily
  • TWO 2.5 mg tablets (Total: 5 mg) once Daily

Cycloset (bromocriptine 0.8 mg tab) is indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. Initial dose is 0.8 mg once daily, with maintenance doses ranging up to 4.8 mg daily. Cycloset should be interchanged to the generic bromocriptine tablet in approximately equal dosage regimens ( either 2.5 mg or 5 mg once daily). The 0.8 mg dose is for initiation only and should be deferred to the outpatient setting. Alternatively, patients may use their own supply.

Reviewed: May 27, 2014 (Cycloset)

Last updated: Dec. 19, 2017






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