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FYI - Apomorphine Hydrochloride Actions and Uses Centrally acting emetic prepared by treatmorphine with diluted hydrochloric acid; retains ability to produce CNS excitation and depression. Induses vomiting by direct stimulation on chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), and possibly by excitation of vestibular centers. Also, depresses medullary center that ciontrols respiration and vasomotor tone and stimulates salivation. (Much like a BBQ sandwich - JF) Elevates plasma levels of human growth hormone and reduses serum prolactin levels by stimulating dopamine receptors. Reduces tremor and regidity in parkinsonism and levodopa-induced chloreiform movements and dyskinesia. Has sedative and hypnotic action in small nonemetic doses. Primary theraputic use is to produce emesis. particularly after oral ingestion of poisons. Adverse Reactions Salivation, nausea, lacrimation, perspiration, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, hypotension, fainting; CNS stimulation. The above was obtained from my doctor after drawing 4 of a kind to his two pair.