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BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE
At a glance
| Generic name | BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 1978 |
Approved indications
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Lightheadedness
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Nasal congestion
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Drowsiness
- Postural/orthostatic hypotension
Serious adverse events
- Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Visual hallucinations
- Delusional psychosis
- Paranoia
- Syncope
- Arrhythmia
- Seizures
- Ergotism
Key clinical trials
- Dopamine Action on Metabolism in Relation to Genotype (PHASE2)
- A Phase III Clinical Study of Cabergoline Tablets Compared With Bromocriptine Mesylate Tablets (PHASE3)
- Impact of Bromocriptine on Clinical Outcomes for Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PHASE4)
- Bromocriptine for Patients With Schizophrenia and Prediabetes (PHASE4)
- Repurposing Bromocriptine for Abeta Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- A Study for Comparison of Canagliflozin Versus Alternative Antihyperglycemic Treatments on Risk of Heart Failure Hospitalization and Amputation for Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Subpopulation With Established Cardiovascular Disease
- Dopamine Receptor Contributions to Prediction Error and Reversal Learning in Anorexia Nervosa (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Bromocriptine in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Among Women of Reproductive Age (PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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