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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings > Aporphines > Apomorphine
Heterocyclic Compounds > Alkaloids > Benzylisoquinolines > Aporphines > Apomorphine
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Preferred term

Apomorphine  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Apokinon
  • Apomorphine Chloride
  • Apomorphine Hydrochloride
  • Apomorphine Hydrochloride, Anhydrous
  • Apomorphine Hydrochloride, Hemihydrate
  • Apomorphin Teclapharm
  • Apomorphin-Teclapharm
  • Britaject

Scope note

  • A derivative of morphine that is a dopamine D2 agonist. It is a powerful emetic and has been used for that effect in acute poisoning. It has also been used in the diagnosis and treatment of parkinsonism, but its adverse effects limit its use.

History note

  • APOMORPHINE DERIVATIVES was see under APOMORPHINE 1969-77

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001058

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