Lisuride maleate is an ergot derivative that acts as an agonist at dopamine D2 receptors, a dopamine agonist. It may also act as an antagonist at dopamine D1 receptors, and as an agonist at some serotonin receptors. It displays high affinity for D2, D3 and D4 receptors along with 5-HT1A. Lisuride maleate is also known as an anti-Parkinson's agent.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.