Abstract

BROMOCRIPTINE INDUCED HYPERHIDROSIS: A CASE REPORT

Nikhil M. Sunny*, Sandra Maria Santo and Dr. Gaby Thomas Sam

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Abstract

Hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating beyond physical activity to maintain the body heat loss and has a great impact on daily routine life and quality of life. Upto 3% of the world population has hyperhidrosis.[1] It can be caused by infection, endocrine diseases, malignancies, neurological disorders, medication, alcohol withdrawal.[2] Bromocriptine is a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid derivative with potent dopaminergic activity. It also inhibits prolactin secretion and may be used to treat dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia. Bromocriptine has also been indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of parkinsons, as well as the treatment of acromegaly.[3] In this case report, the author discusses a rare adverse drug reaction of bromocriptine - hyperhidrosis.

Keywords: Bromocriptine, hyperhidrosis, dopaminergic.