Apomorphine Hydrochloride and Gaviscon

• Generic Name: apomorphine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Apokyn, APO-Go, APO-Go Pen, Uprima

Acute, intermittent treatment of episodes of hypomobility (i.e., “off” episodes, including end-of-dose “wearing off” and unpredictable “on-off” episodes) associated with advanced Parkinson’s disease (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

Used as an adjunct to other antiparkinsonian agents (e.g., levodopa, oral dopamine receptor agonists).

Formerly used to induce vomiting in the early management of acute oral drug overdose and in certain cases of oral poisoning (dose: 5–6 mg sub-Q).

• Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acid Gone, Gaviscon, Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula

• It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.