Which of the following drugs can cause galactorrhea?: (A) Omeprazole, (B) Metoclopramide, (C) Bromocriptine, (D) Ranitidine
Answer is B. Galactorrhea is caused by prolactin secretion. Dopamine normally inhibits the secretion of prolactin. Thus dopamine antagonists can cause hyperprolactinemia leading to galactorrhea. The drugs include: Typical Antipsychotics like Haloperidol Antiemetics like Metoclopramide Dopamine depleter like Reserpine. Drugs stimulating dopamine receptors like Bromocriptine and Cabergoline are used for treatment of Hyperprolactinemia.