Definition
bromocriptine
noun
- A medication that acts as a dopamine agonist, used to treat conditions such as hyperprolactinemia, Parkinson's disease, and acromegaly.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; often used in clinical and research contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed bromocriptine to help regulate the patient's prolactin levels.
- Bromocriptine is commonly used in the treatment of prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors.
- Patients taking bromocriptine may experience side effects such as nausea or dizziness.
- The neurologist recommended bromocriptine as part of the Parkinson's disease management plan.
- Bromocriptine works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain.