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    Bromocriptine is a potent D2 receptor agonist and partial D1 receptor agonist derived from ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease, hyperprolactinemia, suppress lactation, and Acromegaly. Common side effects include dyskinesia, mental disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and arrhythmias. Rare side effects include digital vasospasm and erythromelalgia.

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    Bromocriptine is a potent D2 receptor agonist and partial D1 receptor agonist derived from ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease, hyperprolactinemia, suppress lactation, and Acromegaly. Common side effects include dyskinesia, mental disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and arrhythmias. Rare side effects include digital vasospasm and erythromelalgia.

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    Bromocriptine: Ergoline Ergot Alkaloid

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    Bromocriptine is a potent D2 receptor agonist and partial D1 receptor agonist derived from ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease, hyperprolactinemia, suppress lactation, and Acromegaly. Common side effects include dyskinesia, mental disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and arrhythmias. Rare side effects include digital vasospasm and erythromelalgia.

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    - Ergoline=Ergot Alkaloid

    - Bromocriptine

    - It is potent D2 agonist& Partial agonist on D1

    - Uses(7.5-30mg orally)

    1. Parkinsonism(Monotherapy or add to Sinemet)

    2. Decrease prolactin(Treat hyperprolactinemia)

    3. Suppress Lactation

    4. Acromegaly.

    Side effect& contra-indication

    1. Dyskinesia &mental disturbance

    2. Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspepsia& Bleeding peptic ulcer.

    3. Arrhythmia ,Hypotension& digital vasospasm.

    4. Erythromelalgia. is a rare disorder characterized by burning pain,


    warmth, and redness of the extremities

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