PreOp Meds: Dopa Blockers - Domperidone Flashcards

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Which dopamine blockers can potentially increase prolactin secretion?
Where is prolactin secreted from?

A
  • Metoclopramide & Domperidone
  • Pituitary gland
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In which three ways is Domperidone unlike other dopamine blockers?

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  • No anticholinergic activity
  • No BBB crossing
  • Unavailable in USA
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