Effect of metroclopramide on serum prolactin levels in humans. 1976

G Delitala, and A Masala, and S Alagna, and L Devilla

The effect of acute and chronic administration of metoclopramide on serum prolactin levels in normal subjects was studied. Metoclopramide 10 mg i.v. induced a prompt rise in serum prolactin levels in all subjects. At 180 min the levels remained high. Prolactin levels were markedly elevated during a 5 day course of treatment with metoclopramide in six subjects. It is suggested that metoclopramide could be used in the functional exploration of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008787 Metoclopramide A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. 4-Amino-5-chloro-N-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl)-2-methoxybenzamide,Cerucal,Maxolon,Metaclopramide,Metoclopramide Dihydrochloride,Metoclopramide Hydrochloride,Metoclopramide Monohydrochloride,Metoclopramide Monohydrochloride, Monohydrate,Primperan,Reglan,Rimetin,Dihydrochloride, Metoclopramide,Hydrochloride, Metoclopramide,Monohydrochloride, Metoclopramide
D011388 Prolactin A lactogenic hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). It is a polypeptide of approximately 23 kD. Besides its major action on lactation, in some species prolactin exerts effects on reproduction, maternal behavior, fat metabolism, immunomodulation and osmoregulation. Prolactin receptors are present in the mammary gland, hypothalamus, liver, ovary, testis, and prostate. Lactogenic Hormone, Pituitary,Mammotropic Hormone, Pituitary,Mammotropin,PRL (Prolactin),Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic,Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic,Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone,Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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