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Diabetes Bromocriptine
Diabetes Bromocriptine
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Pharmacology
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09/14/2012
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How does bromocriptine work and what's it indicated for?
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Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type II diabetes.

 

It is a dopamine agonist but it improves glycemic control by working in the CNS to decrease insulin resistance.
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Brand name for Bromocriptine?
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Cycloset
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What medications should bromocriptine not be used with?
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ergot medications
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