Bromocriptine (Systemic)
Brand Names
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
Parlodel
Parlodel SnapTabs
In Canada--
Alti-Bromocriptine
Apo-Bromocriptine
Parlodel
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Category
Antidyskinetic
Antihyperprolactinemic
Dopamine agonist
Growth hormone suppressant, acromegaly
Infertility therapy adjunct
Lactation inhibitor
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome therapy
Description
Bromocriptine (broe-moe-KRIP-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. Bromocriptine blocks release of a hormone called prolactin from the pituitary gland. Prolactin affects the menstrual cycle and milk production. Bromocriptine is used to treat certain menstrual problems or to stop milk production in some women or men who have abnormal milk leakage. It is also used to treat infertility in both men and women that occurs because the body made too much prolactin.
Bromocriptine is also used to treat some people who have Parkinson's disease. It works by stimulating certain parts of the brain and nervous system that are involved in this disease.
Bromocriptine is also used to treat acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone) and pituitary prolactinomas (tumors of the pituitary gland).
Bromocriptine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Bromocriptine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Oral
Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/bromocriptinesystemic202094.html