Apomorphine Hydrochloride and Racepinephrine

• 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: racepinephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Asthmanefrin, S2 Inhalant, Nephron, Micronefrin

Racepinephrine is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Racepinephrine is used to relieve occasional symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, chest tightness, and feeling short of breath.

Racepinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.