Dopamine responsive conditions
Drug Safety Update
October 2024: Bromocriptine: monitor blood pressure when prescribing bromocriptine for prevention or inhibition of post-partum physiological lactation
December 2014: Ergot derived dopamine agonists: risk of fibrotic reactions
August 2007: Dopamine agonists: pathological gambling, increased libido and hypersexuality.
Bromocriptine and cabergoline are included in this section for their inhibition of prolactin release. Cabergoline has the advantage of once weekly administration, it is contraindicated during pregnancy. See here for the use of dopamine receptor agonists in Parkinsons Disease.
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| 8 tablet |
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| 20 tablet |
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| 20 tablet |
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary