Review the side-effects of Apomorphine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Yawning, involuntary movements, nausea, vomiting, bruising, redness at the injection site region, drowsiness, dizziness, runny nose, hallucinations, swelling, chest pain, increased sweating, flushing and pallor.
Body as Whole- Weakness and dehydration.
Central Nervous System- Sleeplessness, headache, depression, anxiety, worsening of Parkinson's disease, confusion and fatigue.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle/Joint pain, limb pain and back pain, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation and diarrhea.
Heart- Congestive heart failure, fast or pounding heart beat, slow heart rate, heavy feeling.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, cough.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection, penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.
Apokyn, Ixense, Spontane, Uprima
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Yawning, involuntary movements, nausea, vomiting, bruising, redness at the injection site region, drowsiness, dizziness, runny nose, hallucinations, swelling, chest pain, increased sweating, flushing and pallor.
Body as Whole- Weakness and dehydration.
Central Nervous System- Sleeplessness, headache, depression, anxiety, worsening of Parkinson's disease, confusion and fatigue.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle/Joint pain, limb pain and back pain, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation and diarrhea.
Heart- Congestive heart failure, fast or pounding heart beat, slow heart rate, heavy feeling.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, cough.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection, penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.
Other Precautions :
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.Drug Name : Apomorphine
Apomorphine(Apokyn) generic is a non-selective dopamine agonist, prescribed for acute, intermittent treatment of hypomobility and loss of control of body movements such as muscle stiffness, slow movements, or trouble moving associated with advanced Parkinson's disease. In some cases this medication is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The medication activates the dopamine receptors in the brain.Brand Names or Trade Names of Apomorphine
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Apokyn, Ixense, Spontane, Uprima
