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Bromocriptine
INFORMATION ABOUT BROMOCRIPTINE
Bromocriptine Uses
Bromocriptine is used for female infertility and acromegaly.
How Bromocriptine works
Bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor agonist. At low strength, it reduces insulin resistance and improves blood sugar control in diabetes mellitus. At high strength, it treats increased prolactin level by decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body. This helps in fertility and period problems. It also treats acromegaly by decreasing the amount of growth hormone in the body.
Common side effects of Bromocriptine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Constipation, Inflammation of the nose, Weakness
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Swati Mishra
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
13 Jun 2023 | 11:25 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Bromocriptine
- Bromocriptine is used to treat conditions caused by excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin such as infertility, or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea).
- It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Bromocriptine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not take Bromocriptine if you are breastfeeding.
- Monitoring of blood pressure may be advised regularly during treatment with Bromocriptine.
Frequently asked questions for Bromocriptine
No, bromocriptine is not an addictive
Bromocriptine may cause side effects such as constipation and hair loss. But it has no known effect on body weight
Bromocriptine is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Bromocriptine has not shown any teratogenic effects in humans. But always consult your doctor before taking this drug
Yes, Bromocriptine can shrink specific tumors of pituitary gland like prolactinomas
Bromocriptine is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)/steroid/hormone. It belongs to the class of drugs called dopamine agonists
Both Cabergoline and bromocriptine belong to the same class of drug known as dopamine agonists. Both the drugs have almost similar efficacy in treatment of hormonal abnormalities and in Parkinson's disease but effect can vary depending on individual response. Always consult your doctor before changing your medication
Bromocriptine normalizes the monthly cycle. It can normalize ovulation (release of eggs or female gametes) by decreasing the release of prolactin.
It is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (increased prolactin level). Bromocriptine can normalize ovulation and improve fertility by bringing prolactin levels to normal
No drug interaction was found with any of the mentioned drugs. Always consult your physician before taking any concomitant medicine