Bromocriptine, an ergot alkaloid derivative classified as a dopamine D2 agonist, is a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, Parkinson disease, acromegaly, and pituitary prolactinomas. Bromocriptine finds utility in off-label applications for peripartum cardiomyopathy and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.This activity focuses on elucidating the indications, contraindications, and mechanism of action of bromocriptine, emphasizing its dopaminergic contributions in therapeutic contexts. This activity aims to enhance the understanding of interprofessional healthcare teams regarding the pharmacological effects, potential adverse events, and strategies of bromocriptine for optimizing therapeutic regimens. This activity further enhances patient treatment standards and improves outcomes across diverse clinical settings by guiding informed decisions regarding the prescription of bromocriptine, optimizing dosage adjustments, and minimizing adverse effects within a dynamic clinical landscape.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18634
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Neurology