Bromocriptine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbɹəʊ.məʊˈkɹɪp.tiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bromocriptine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analog of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analog of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin.
Example Sentences
We have observed that treatment with bromocriptine and levodopa prolongs the antitremor effectiveness of levodopa in monkeys with unilateral VMT lesions of the brain stem.
Word Forms
- bromocriptines
- bromocryptine
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesylate, bromocriptin, bromocryptine, bromopride, bromerguride, bromperidol.
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