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Medicines quinagolide hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

quinagolide hydrochloride · Medicine question

How does quinagolide hydrochloride lower prolactin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It activates dopamine D2 receptors and inhibits prolactin release from the anterior pituitary.

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Quinagolide 75 micrograms tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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