Which of the following is used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia?: (A) Cimetidine, (B) Methysergide, (C) Bromocriptine, (D) Ondansetron
Answer is C. 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.