title: Use of apomorphine in Parkinson's disease.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological Studies, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College London.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: O'Sullivan
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Lees
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D001058:Apomorphine