What is True regarding the use of bromocriptine for suppression of lactation include: and explain in detail?
For suppression of lactation, D2 agonists like bromocriptine can be used. In hyperprolactinemia, these are given for long periods.
Metoclopramide being a D2 antagonist will stop the action of bromocriptine.
Adverse effects of bromocriptine include nausea, vomiting, postural hypotension, digital vasospasm and CNS effects like hallucinations, psychosis etc.