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Is Apomorphine Hydrochloride vegetarian?

Apomorphine Hydrochloride

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Apomorphine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of apomorphine, a synthetic aporphine derivative that acts as a non-selective dopamine agonist, used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease; despite its name, it does not contain morphine or bind opioid receptors.

Also known as Apokyn
INCI name Apomorphine Hydrochloride
CAS number 314-19-2
EC number 206-243-0
CosIng ID 81284
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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