Bromocriptine an ergoline derivative, is a dopamine agonist that is used in the treatment of pituitary tumors and Parkinson’s disease and conditions associated with excessive prolactin production from the pituitary gland. conditions include some types of female infertility and occasionally male infertility and impotence. It is also effective in treating some benign breast conditions and other symptoms of menstrual disorders. It can also be used to suppress lactation in women who do not wish to [...]

Desmopressin is a synthetic replacement for vasopressin, the hormone that reduces urine production during sleep. It may be taken nasally, intravenously, or as a pill. Doctors prescribe desmopressin most frequently for treatment of diabetes insipidus or bed-wetting. It is the levels of vasopressin in the body which can lead to diabetes insipidus, which is the cause of continual thirst and frequent urination. Desmopressin works by limiting the amount of water that is eliminated in the [...]