Apomorphine (Subcutaneous Route)

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Apomorphine (Subcutaneous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Apokyn

Description

Apomorphine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as "shaking palsy." By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

Before Using
DR601865 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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