DOMPERIDONE INDUCED GALACTORRHOEA IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP FEMALES- A CASE SERIES
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Domperidone, drug induced galactorrhoea, galactorrhoea, prolactin, reproductive age group females.
Abstract
Background: Domperidone is a commonly utilized anti-emetic and combination drug with proton pump inhibitor. Galactorrhoea is a exceptional adverse effect of this drug.
Aim: To report the rare side effect of domperidone i.e. galactorrhoea.
Method: A hospital based case study of females taking domperidone presenting with galactorrhoea.
Result: The females of reproductive age group on domperidone showed galactorrhoea as an uncommon side effect.
Conclusion: Females displaying with galactorrhoea ought to be explored for prolactenemia and appropriate history of intake Domperidone.
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Dr. Anju Prasad
Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, IMS & SUM II, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Dr. Swagatika Agrawal
Professor, Department of Pathology, IMS & SUM II, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Dr. Chetana Pradhan
Assitant Professor, Department of Pathology, IMS & SUM II, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Dr. K. Mohini Rao
Professor, Department of Pathology, IMS & SUM II, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.