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APL-130277
APL-130277 is a subcutaneous apomorphine formulation that acts as a dopamine agonist to provide rapid symptom relief in Parkinson's disease.
APL-130277 is a subcutaneous apomorphine formulation that acts as a dopamine agonist to provide rapid symptom relief in Parkinson's disease. Used for Parkinson's disease, acute OFF episodes.
At a glance
| Generic name | APL-130277 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Apomorphine Hydrochloride, Sublingual Thin Film, amomorphine, Apomorphine Hydrochloride |
| Sponsor | Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. |
| Drug class | Dopamine agonist |
| Target | Dopamine receptors (D1, D2) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Neurology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
APL-130277 is a small-molecule dopamine agonist administered via subcutaneous injection. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and stimulates dopamine receptors, particularly D1 and D2 receptors, to restore dopaminergic neurotransmission in the basal ganglia. This mechanism provides rapid onset of action for acute motor symptom management in Parkinson's disease patients experiencing OFF episodes.
Approved indications
- Parkinson's disease, acute OFF episodes
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Injection site reactions
- Yawning
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
Key clinical trials
- Interest of Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine in Parkinsonian Patients at the End of Life
- Effectiveness of Percutaneous Neuromodulation vs Pharmacological Treatment in Cancer Patients With Anterior Knee Pain (NA)
- SAD Study in Patients With Parkinson's Disease and Motor Fluctuations (PHASE1)
- Clinical Trial of Intranasal Delivery of NT-301 (PHASE1)
- Blinking and Yawning in Epilepsy: The Role of Dopamine (NA)
- Optimistic and Pessimistic Dopamine Signals in the Human Brain: a Mapping and Modelling Study in Health and Parkinson's Disease
- SL-START - SubLingual Apomorphine Schemes of TitrAtion in Real-world Treatment
- Real-World Patient Experiences Using Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion (ONAPGOTM) in the United States:
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- APL-130277 CI brief — competitive landscape report
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- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. portfolio CI