Hypotensive effect of bromocriptine in glaucomatous eyes

J Ocul Pharmacol. 1987 Winter;3(4):291-4. doi: 10.1089/jop.1987.3.291.

Abstract

The effect of a single oral dose of 2.5 mg bromocriptine on intraocular pressure in 20 glaucoma patients is reported. Intraocular pressure was significantly reduced (31%), the maximal response being after 4-6 hours. A decrease in blood pressure was also noticed, maximal reduction (5%) at 4 hours. Three patients experienced nausea and dizziness. Possibly the reducing effect of bromocriptine on intraocular pressure is mediated by the stimulation of intraocular dopamine receptors (DA2).

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Aged
  • Bromocriptine / adverse effects
  • Bromocriptine / pharmacology*
  • Dizziness / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nausea / chemically induced

Substances

  • Bromocriptine