Which of the following is used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia?
Correct Answer: Bromocriptine
Description: Ans. (C) Bromocriptine(Ref: KDT 8/e p261)It is an ergot alkaloid and is a dopamine agonist. Dopamine acts as prolactin inhibiting hormone in the brain. Agonism of dopamine receptors by bromocriptine is responsible for its use in hyperprolactinemia.
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