apomorphine

apomorphine
apo·mor·phine .ap-ə-'mȯr-.fēn n a crystalline morphine derivative C17H17NO2 that is a dopamine agonist and is administered as the hydrochloride for its powerful emetic action

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n.
a dopamine receptor agonist used in the treatment of parkinsonism that is poorly controlled by levodopa. It is given by subcutaneous injection or infusion; side-effects include involuntary movements and instability of posture. Apomorphine is also given by mouth for the treatment of erectile impotence. Trade names: APO-go, Britaject, Uprima.

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  • apomorphine — n. a dopamine receptor agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson s disease that is poorly controlled by levodopa. It is given by subcutaneous injection or infusion; side effects include involuntary movements and instability of posture.… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Apomorphine (data page) — OrganicBox complete GENERAL wiki name=Apomorphine synthetic=yes name=5,6,6a,7 tetrahydro 6 methyl 4H dibenzo [de,g] quinolin 10,11 diol (?) ref N|1|a C=17 |H=17 |N=1 |O=2 mass= 267.322 ref N|1|b abbreviation= synonyms=6 methyl 6aβ noraporphine 10 …   Wikipedia

  • apomorphine — noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1888 a crystalline morphine derivative C17H17NO2 that is a dopamine agonist and is administered in the form of its hydrochloride for its powerful emetic action …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • apomorphine — /ap euh mawr feen, fin/, n. Pharm. an alkaloid, C17H17NO2, derived from morphine and used as a fast acting emetic. Also, apomorphin /ap euh mawr fin/. [1885 90; APO + MORPHINE] * * * …   Universalium

  • apomorphine — noun A particular narcotic used in the treatment of Parkinsons disease …   Wiktionary

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