What is Apomorphine?
Induces vomiting in dogs after a toxic ingestion, given by a veterinarian.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Apomorphine is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your veterinarian orders.
How does it work?
Stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain's vomiting center.
What is it used for?
Induces vomiting in dogs after a toxic ingestion, given by a veterinarian. Your veterinarian determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Troche. Troches are placed between the cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve slowly. Avoid eating or drinking until fully dissolved.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your veterinarian.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Vomiting (intended), drowsiness. Call your veterinarian or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Cats (usually), and pets that are unconscious, having seizures or swallowed something caustic or sharp. Share your full medical history and medication list with your veterinarian.
How should it be stored?
Store troches at room temperature unless your label says otherwise. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Most medications are made for people, in strengths and forms that don’t suit pets. Compounding lets us prepare Apomorphine in the exact strength your veterinarian orders, in forms such as troche, capsule. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Apomorphine is also prepared in combination with Tadalafil. See combination preparations in our library.