Introduction
Bromolac is a dopamine agonists and prolactin inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of medical condition occurs as of high level of prolactin such as ... View More
Uses of Bromolac
Side effects of Bromolac
How to use Bromolac
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bromolac is to be taken wi... View More
How Bromolac works
Bromolac is a dopamine receptor agonist. It decreases the release of prolactin (milk hormone) in the body. Overproduction of this hormone is associated ... View More
Indication
Parkinson's disease, Galactorrhoea, Hypogonadism, Infertility, acromegaly, Lactation suppression, benign breast and menstrual disorders, Amenorrhea, hyp... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Adult: PO Parkinson's disease As adjunct to levodopa: 1st wk: 1-1.25 mg at night, 2nd wk: 2-2.5 mg at night; 3rd wk: 2.5 mg twice daily; 4th wk: 2.5 mg ... View More
Child Dose
Hyperprolactinemia 11-15 years: 1.25-2.5 mg PO qDay (initially) Maintenance: 2.5-10 mg/day
Contraindication
Breast carcinoma, hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids, uncontrolled hypertension, severe ischaemic heart disease. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Bromocriptine is a dopamine D2 and D3-agonist which works by activating postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the tuberoinfundibular and nigrostriatal path... View More
Precaution
Increased risk of conception, patients with peptic ulcer, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, impaired hepatic or renal function, pleuropulmonary signs and ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (49%),Hypotension (30%),Headache (19%),Dizziness (17%) 1-10% Abdominal cramps,Anorexia,Constipation,Dyspepsia,Dysphagia,Epigastric pain... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Safety of Bromocriptine treatment during pregnancy to the mother and fetus has not been established If pregnancy occurs during Bromo... View More
Interaction
Bioavailability increased if given along with erythromycin. Alcohol reduces tolerance to bromocriptine and vice-versa. Effects of antihypertensives may ... View More
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