Apomorphine

Apomorphine is a substance primarily for inducing vomiting in dogs. It is a potent emetic agent. Apomorphine is used to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning or ingestion of undesirable substances. Read more

Apomorphine is a substance primarily for inducing vomiting in dogs. It is a potent emetic agent. Apomorphine is used to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning or ingestion of undesirable substances.

Essential insights

• Dopamine receptor agonism: Apomorphine acts as an agonist at dopamine receptors, particularly in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) of the brain.
• Stimulation of the CTZ: By stimulating these receptors, apomorphine activates the CTZ, which then sends signals to the vomiting center in the brain.
• Induction of vomiting: This activation leads to the initiation of the vomiting reflex, resulting in the expulsion of stomach contents.