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Drug profile · INN

apomorphine hydrochloride

apomorphine hydrochloride (APOMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — apomorphine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
1
Programs
5
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

apomorphine hydrochloride (APOMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN apomorphine hydrochloride
Brand APOMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor agonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor agonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APOKYN Approved · SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS · Parkinson's Disease
  2. Morphine Approved · COLLEGIUM PHARMACEUTICAL · ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
  3. Morphine Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Chronic Pain
  4. morphine Approved · United Therapeutics Europe · Cardiovascular Disease
  5. Morphine Unknown · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Sleep Deprivation

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Related patents

  1. US 10821074

    Sublingual and buccal film compositions

    Expires Mon Oct 29 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is apomorphine hydrochloride?

apomorphine hydrochloride (APOMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for apomorphine hydrochloride?

APOMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for apomorphine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of apomorphine hydrochloride?

apomorphine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.