Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Apomorphine Injection
Apomorphine Injection
| Generic name | apomorphine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Dopamine agonist (dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent) |
| Forms | Subcutaneous injection (solution), Prefilled pens or cartridges, Subcutaneous infusion pump device |
Apomorphine injection is a medicine used to treat sudden 'off' episodes in people with advanced Parkinson's disease, when stiffness, freezing, or trouble moving happens as other Parkinson's medicines wear off.
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