True regarding the use of bromocriptine for suppression of lactation include:
For suppression of lactation, D2 agonists like bromocriptine can be used. In hyperprolactinemia, these are given for long periods.
Metoclopramide being a D2 antagonist will stop the action of bromocriptine.
Adverse effects of bromocriptine include nausea, vomiting, postural hypotension, digital vasospasm and CNS effects like hallucinations, psychosis etc.
It can cause deep vein thrombosis
It can cause hypotension
Metoclopramide potentiates the action of Bromocriptine
It is given for 1 week only