A 22 year old female, Neeta presented to you with complaints of headache and vomiting since 2 months. She is having amenorrhea but urine pregnancy test is negative. She also complained of secretion of milk from the breasts. A provisional diagnosis of hyper prolactinemia was made and MRI was suggested. MRI confirmed the presence of a large pituitary adenoma. Neeta was advised surgery, however, she is not willing to undergo surgery. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (B) Bromocriptine(Ref: KK Sharma 2/e p550, KDT 8/e p24)Bromocriptine is a D2 agonist and is useful in hyperprolactinemia by its action to inhibit the release of prolactin.