Use of apomorphine in Parkinson's disease.
Apomorphine is a dopamine agonist administered subcutaneously as intermittent injections or in a continuous infusion. It is useful in managing advanced Parkinson's disease, and provides an alternative to neurosurgical procedures. This review summarizes indications and practical guidelines for its use.
O'Sullivan
J D
JD
Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological Studies, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College London.
Lees
A J
AJ
D001058:Apomorphine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018491:Dopamine Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D001058:Apomorphine