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Apokyn

APOKYN is a treatment used with other Parkinson's disease medications to provide oral levodopa-like effects and reverse OFF episodes.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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APOKYN is a treatment that can be used along with other Parkinson's disease medications to provide oral levodopa-like effects. It is described as bypassing the GI tract and mimicking the activity of dopamine in the brain. In clinical trials, APOKYN was studied in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease experiencing OFF episodes, with results including reversal of OFF episodes and improvement in motor scores.

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