apokyn reimbursement
apomorphine (ey poe more feen)
What is the most important information I should know about Apokyn?
• Before using Apokyn tell your doctor if you are taking granisetron (Kytril),ondansetron (Zofran), dolasetron (Anzemet), palonosetron (Aloxi) or alosetron(Lotronex) apokyn reimbursement. These types of drugs can cause extremely low blood pressure in peopleusing Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Apokyn may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or fainting apokyn reimbursement. Do not drive a car,operate machinery, or do anything that might put you at risk of getting injureduntil you know how Apokyn affects you apokyn reimbursement. Tell your doctor if you get dizzy orfaint while taking Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Before using Apokyn tell your doctor if you are receiving any drugs totreat nausea and vomiting or irritable bowel syndrome apokyn reimbursement.
What is Apokyn?
• Apokyn stimulates certain chemical receptors in your body apokyn reimbursement. Increasedstimulation of these receptors may help improve motor function in patients withParkinson's disease apokyn reimbursement.
• Apokyn is used, as needed, by injection to treat the loss of controlof body movements in people with advanced Parkinson's disease apokyn reimbursement.
• Apokyn may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide apokyn reimbursement.
Who should not take Apokyn?
• Before using Apokyn tell your doctor if you are taking granisetron (Kytril),ondansetron (Zofran), dolasetron (Anzemet), palonosetron (Aloxi) or alosetron(Lotronex) apokyn reimbursement. These types of drugs can cause extremely low blood pressure in peopleusing Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Before taking Apokyn, tell your doctor if you
· have had an allergic reaction to Apokyn;
· have had an allergic reaction to a diuretic (water pill) or a sunscreencontaining PABA;
· have had an allergic reaction to a sulfite or sulfa medication;
· have dizziness;
· have fainting spells;
· have low blood pressure;
· have asthma;
· have liver problems;
· have kidney problems;
· have heart problems;
· have had a stroke or other brain problems;
· have a major psychotic disorder; or
· drink alcohol apokyn reimbursement.
• You may not be able to take Apokyn or you may require a dosage adjustmentif you have any of the above conditions apokyn reimbursement.
• Before using Apokyn tell your doctor if you are receiving any drugs totreat nausea and vomiting or irritable bowel syndrome apokyn reimbursement.
• Apokyn is in the FDA pregnancy category C apokyn reimbursement. This means that it is notknown whether Apokyn will harm an unborn baby apokyn reimbursement. Do not take Apokyn without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant apokyn reimbursement.
• It is also not known whether Apokyn passes into breast milk apokyn reimbursement. However,breast feeding should be avoided during treatment with Apokyn apokyn reimbursement. Do not take Apokynwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby apokyn reimbursement.
How should I take Apokyn?
• Use Apokyn exactly as directed by your doctor apokyn reimbursement. If you do not understandthe directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you apokyn reimbursement.
• Read the detailed "Instructions For Use" included with theApokyn product apokyn reimbursement. Do not inject Apokyn unless you and your care giver have beenshown how to administer Apokyn and understand all the directions apokyn reimbursement. Talk to yourdoctor if do not understand something apokyn reimbursement.
• Apokyn should only be administered subcutaneously apokyn reimbursement.
• Choose an injection site on your stomach area, upper arm, or upper legto inject Apokyn apokyn reimbursement. Change the injection site each time you use Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Do not inject Apokyn into an area of the skin that is sore, red, infectedor damaged apokyn reimbursement.
• Only use Apokyn that is clear and colorless apokyn reimbursement. Do not inject Apokyn thatis cloudy, green, or contains particles apokyn reimbursement.
• Do not change your dose of Apokyn or use it more often unless your doctorhas told you to apokyn reimbursement.
• Your doctor may prescribe a medication called an antiemetic to take whileyou are using Apokyn apokyn reimbursement. Antiemetics help lessen the symptoms of nausea and vomitingthat can occur while using Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Store Apokyn at room temperature away from moisture and heat apokyn reimbursement. Syringesof Apokyn can be filled from the ampules the night before use and stored inthe refrigerator until the next day apokyn reimbursement.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember apokyn reimbursement. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose apokyn reimbursement. Do not take a double dose of this medication apokyn reimbursement.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected apokyn reimbursement. apokyn reimbursement.
• Symptoms of a Apokyn overdose are not well known but might include dizziness,loss of consciousness, and nausea apokyn reimbursement.
What should I avoid while taking Apokyn?
• Apokyn may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or fainting apokyn reimbursement. Do not drive a car,operate machinery, or do anything that might put you at risk of getting injureduntil you know how Apokyn affects you apokyn reimbursement. Tell your doctor if you get dizzy orfaint while taking Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Do not take any medications that can make you sleepy while you are takingApokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Do not change your body position too fast apokyn reimbursement. Get up slowly from sittingor lying apokyn reimbursement. Apokyn can lower your blood pressure and cause dizziness or fainting apokyn reimbursement.
What are the possible side effects of Apokyn?
• If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking Apokynand seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· irregular heartbeats;
· severe vomiting;
· chest pain; or
· muscle cramps or seizures apokyn reimbursement.
• Other side effects may be more likely to occur apokyn reimbursement. Continue to take Apokynand talk to your doctor if you experience:
· dizziness;
· hallucinations;
· depression;
· headaches;
· injection site reactions;
· sleepiness or falling asleep while doing things during the day;
· falling down;
· sudden uncontrolled movements;
· nausea and vomiting; or
· diarrhea or constipation apokyn reimbursement.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur apokyn reimbursement. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome apokyn reimbursement.
What other drugs will affect Apokyn?
• Do not take Apokyn without first talking to your doctor if you are takingany of the following drugs:
· granisetron (Kytril);
· ondansetron (Zofran);
· dolasetron (Anzemet);
· palonosetron (Aloxi); or
· alosetron (Lotronex) apokyn reimbursement.
· any 5HT3 antagonist apokyn reimbursement.
• These types of drugs can cause extremely low blood pressure in peopleusing Apokyn apokyn reimbursement.
• Apokyn may interact with many other medications apokyn reimbursement. Do not take any otherprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, duringtreatment with Apokyn without first talking to your doctor apokyn reimbursement.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Apokyn written for healthprofessionals that you may read apokyn reimbursement.
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