Mechanism of Action of Bromocriptine
Introduction Bromocriptine is a dopamine D2 receptor agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, hyperprolactinemia, acromegaly, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (bromocriptine-QR). As an ergot-derived dopamine agonist, it mimics the action of dopamine on pituitary and central nervous system receptors. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting prolactin secretion, activating dopaminergic pathways, and modulating hypothalamic … Read more