Which of the following does not cause hyperprolactinemia: September 2007
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B: Bromocriptine Bromocriptine is used in the management of hyperprolactinemia. Drugs that may cause hyperprolactinemia include the following: Dopamine-receptor antagonists (e.g., phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes, risperidone, metoclopramide, sulpiride, pimozide) Dopamine-depleting agents (e.g., methyldopa, reserpine) Isoniazid anazol Tricyclic antidepressants Monoamine antihypeensives Verapamil Estrogens Antiandrogens Cyproheptadine Opiates H2-blockers (cimetidine)