Drug Name:Bromocriptine
Drug Class:Dopamine agonist
Mechanism of Action:
  • Stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain
  • Inhibits prolactin secretion
Use:
  • Treatment of hyperprolactinemia
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Acromegaly
  • Galactorrhea
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Hypotension
  • Psychiatric disturbances
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to bromocriptine
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • History of psychotic disorders
Specialty:
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology