Tag: Advanced pd

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What is apomorphine used for?: An Overview of Uses, Mechanism, and Side Effects

Oct 8, 2025 •

4 min read

According to the Parkinson's Foundation, around 60% of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience "off" episodes, which apomorphine is used for as a rapid and effective treatment. This powerful dopamine agonist helps manage motor fluctuations by acting quickly to restore mobility and control symptoms like stiffness and tremor.

What is Produodopa?

Oct 6, 2025 •

4 min read

In a 2022 Phase III clinical trial, continuous Produodopa treatment led to a significant increase in daily 'on' time for people with advanced Parkinson's disease. **What is Produodopa?** It is an innovative, continuous-infusion therapy designed to manage severe motor fluctuations that are no longer adequately controlled by oral medications.