Apomorphine Benefits & Uses

Apomorphine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Parkinson's Disease

Apomorphine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Apomorphine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apomorphine is used -

Moderate

Hallucinations
Confusion
Angina Pectoris
Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)

Mild

Dizziness
Agitation
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Nausea or vomiting
Anxiety
Weakness

Apomorphine Related Warnings

Is the use of Apomorphine safe for pregnant women?

Apomorphine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Apomorphine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Apomorphine safe during breastfeeding?

Apomorphine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Apomorphine on the Kidneys?

Apomorphine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Apomorphine on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Apomorphine on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Apomorphine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Apomorphine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Apomorphine with Other Drugs

Apomorphine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moxifloxacin

Sotalol

Ibutilide

Citalopram

Moderate

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Apomorphine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apomorphine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Schizophrenia
Suicidal Tendency
Asthma
Depression
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Apomorphine

Is this Apomorphine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Apomorphine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Apomorphine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Apomorphine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Apomorphine can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Apomorphine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apomorphine

It is safe to take Apomorphine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Apomorphine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Apomorphine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe