I have been using Apomorphine for over two years. It is marketed in the UK as
Brita-ject by
Britannia Pharmaceuticals
41-51 Brighton Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6YS
UK
It is made in Ireland by
Antigen Pharmaceuticals
Roscrea
Republic of Ireland
I use it with an insulin syringe in a holder that permits you to make several
injections from one filling. I was told that Apomorphine is unstable and needs
to be protected from light and heat. The packet also has the instruction to
throw away an ampoule 24 hours after opening. I have found it is quite OK to
carry the syringe in a pocket and have traveled with sealed ampoules to Florida
without refridgeration. It seems to keep OK in a syringe for at least a week.
It does cause nausea which can be overcome with domperidone but after some weeks
of use, I found that a small dose of 0,8mg is enough to provide mobility. At
this level I do not find it necessary to use domperidone. I carry a syringe
filled with apomorphine eveywhere I go and it gives me the confidence that I can
always get out of an off period within a few minutes. It enables me to go for
walks in the countryside and visit cinemas and theatres etc,
I don't recommend ignoring the manufacturers instructions but the above use
works for me. Hope this helps.
Nigel Cockle 51/12
