Bromocriptine Mesylate
Bromocriptine Mesylate is a dopamine agonist medication that works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain. It is primarily used to treat conditions related to excess prolactin hormone production, such as hyperprolactinemia and prolactin-secreting tumors, as well as Parkinson's disease and acromegaly.
Bromocriptine Mesylate is a dopamine agonist used to treat disorders involving excess prolactin, Parkinson's disease, and acromegaly.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 142426
- Generic
- Bromocriptine Mesylate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats hyperprolactinemia, prolactinomas (pituitary tumors), Parkinson's disease, and acromegaly by reducing elevated hormone levels associated with these conditions.
Acts as a dopamine receptor agonist, mimicking the effects of dopamine in the brain to inhibit prolactin secretion and stimulate dopamine-deficient pathways in movement disorders.
May cause dizziness, nausea, or low blood pressure; avoid alcohol; inform your doctor of any heart conditions, mental health history, or if pregnant; do not stop taking abruptly without medical advice.
Official drug label
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