Overview Of Options To Treat Pituitary Apoplexy

Dopamine Agonists 

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Dopamine is a critical neurotransmitter that is involved in normal body movement. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that brain cells use to communicate with each other. A dopamine agonist refers to medications that imitate the actions of the natural dopamine that the brain produces. Two examples are cabergoline and bromocriptine. This type of medication can be used to treat some instances of pituitary apoplexy. Specifically, these medications help treat cases caused by prolactinoma. This is a benign tumor. It causes the pituitary gland to overproduce a hormone called prolactin. Symptoms include milky breast discharge, acne, and excessive body and facial hair. 

However, this type of medication is also a known risk factor for the development of pituitary apoplexy. Thus, doctors must monitor patients on this medication closely.

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