Aprepitant



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Aprepitant Information



Aprepitant Benefits & Uses

Aprepitant is used to treat the following -

Aprepitant Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Nausea and Vomiting
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Nausea and Vomiting
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Aprepitant Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aprepitant is used -

Severe

  • Bradycardia

Moderate

Mild

Aprepitant Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Aprepitant safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Aprepitant safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Aprepitant safe during breastfeeding?


    Aprepitant may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Aprepitant, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Aprepitant.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Aprepitant on the Kidneys?


    Aprepitant does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Aprepitant on the Liver?


    Side effects of Aprepitant rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Aprepitant on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Aprepitant for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Aprepitant with Other Drugs

Aprepitant should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Aprepitant Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aprepitant unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Aprepitant

  • Is this Aprepitant habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Aprepitant.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Aprepitant, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Aprepitant can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Aprepitant is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Aprepitant cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Aprepitant Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Aprepitant


    It is safe to take Aprepitant with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Aprepitant


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aprepitant and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; EMEND (aprepitant)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 669-670

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 180-182



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