Aprepitant

Aprepitant is an antiemetic. It is used after chemotherapy or after surgery to prevent vomiting and feelings of nausea. It functions by blocking the substances in the brain that cause nausea and vomiting. It can be used in combination with other medications.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as headache, constipation, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, heartburn, reduced appetite, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, mental/mood disorders, breathlessness, hives, sore throat, skin rash, swelling of facial features, fever, trouble breathing or swallowing. If reactions persist or become worse over time seek medical help as soon as possible.

Avoid using this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Aprepitant. Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you have nausea or vomiting, you are allergic to any food or medicine or substance, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The usual adult dose for treating nausea or vomiting post cancer treatment medication is 125 mg orally an hour after chemo on the first day and 80 mg orally for the next two days in the morning. Ideally dosage should be prescribed by the doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Vomiting

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Dyspepsia

• Fatigue

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Decreased Appetite

• Constipation

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Emvoid injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Aprepitant, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Aprepitant as ingredient

• Apriset Kit

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Empov 125Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Opilo Kit

  Abbott India Ltd

• Aprecap 150Mg Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Emvoid Injection

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Aprepep 125mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Opilo Kit

  Abbott India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Aprepitant treats nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It prevents vomiting by blocking cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. It does that by requisitioning brain NK1 receptors. It enhances he antiemetic activity of 5-HT3-receptor antagonist ondansetron and the corticosteroid ethason.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Levocet Syrup

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  Decmax 4Mg Tablet

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  Zathrin Redimix Suspension

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• Aprepitant-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/aprepitant

• Aprepitant-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00673

• APREPITANT capsule,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=APREPITANT