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ATC Code
G04BE07
Source
EMA · EMEA/H/C/000327
This medication 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.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of allergy, who are taking other medications, asthma, eye disease, fainting spells, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, mental illness, sleep disorder, stroke or mini-stroke, or other brain problems, sudden uncontrolled movements and falls, or heart, kidney, liver or lung disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause involuntary movement or worsening of the condition.
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication and get up slowly from bed.
• Should not drink alcohol while you are using apomorphine.
