Apomorphine (Noun)
Meaning
A morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Apomorphine is a medication that is used to treat Parkinson's disease, but it can also be used as an emetic to induce vomiting in certain situations.
- The doctor prescribed her apomorphine to induce vomiting after she consumed a poisonous substance.
- Unlike morphine, apomorphine is not typically used to treat severe pain due to its weaker potency.
- Apomorphine can be used to treat nausea and vomiting, but it may cause sedation as a side effect due to its morphine derivative properties.
- In small doses, apomorphine acts as a sedative, but its effectiveness in this regard is limited due to its potency being significantly lower than morphine.