Saturday 12 December 2015

Medical PG Preparations | An Inhibitor of Prolactin Secretion


Which of the following is an inhibitor of prolactin secretion?

A. Haloperidol
B. GABA Gamma aminobutyric acid. 
C. Neurophysin 
D. Dopamine

ANS. D. Dopamine.  
Explanation: Dopamine is known as prolactin-inhibiting factor. D2 blockers produce hyperprolactinemia e.g., metoclopramide and haloperidol. . Bromocriptine, being a partial agonist of dopamine receptors reduces its levels.