APREPITANT

Overview

APREPITANT is a Schedule H drug.
Aprepitant is used in adults and children to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Aprepitant is also used (only in adults) to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery. Aprepitant blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that trigger nausea and vomiting

Usage

APREPITANT can address symptoms like: Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nausea or vomiting, liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not take aprepitant if you are on following medications, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, or terfenadine. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. 

    Common Side-Effects

    APREPITANT : Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Cough, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Constipation

    Rare Side-Effects

    APREPITANT : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

    Disease Interactions

    APREPITANT can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure

    Technical Classification

    APREPITANT is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIEMETICS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

    Storage Conditions

    Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

    Prescription Statistics

    Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

    How Frequently is it taken?

    Morning55%
    Others28%
    Evening9%

    What was the Dosage Advised?

    125mg50%
    80mg48%

    How long was it prescribed?

    2 Days67%
    3 Days19%
    1 Days14%

    What is the break-up across patient age-group?

    Below 5yrs2%
    18 to 35yrs10%
    35 to 50yrs12%
    50 to 60yrs50%
    60 to 70yrs21%
    70yrs and above5%

    What is the gender-breakup across patients?

    Females55%

    What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

    Oncologist98%
    Pediatric Surgeon2%

    Most common Medicines advised along-side?

    UVDYNE M-WASH36%
    NERVOHEEL TAB33%
    UVILAX SYP33%
    FILLIF INJ27%
    ULTRACET TAB26%
    STOMULATE CAP22%
    ADCUMIN SYP21%
    DOLO TAB 650MG15%
    PAN 40MG TAB12%
    EMESET 4MG TAB11%
    SILIGREEN TAB10%
    OCID 20MG CAP10%
    PAN DSR TAB10%
    BECOSULES-Z CAP10%

    Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

    CBC (HEMATOLOGY)54%
    SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)26%
    RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)17%
    LFT (SCREENING)14%

    Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

    Plenty of liquids (Diet)59%
    Follow diet as advised (Diet)44%
    Precautions As Advised (Others)35%
    Hygienic Precautions (Hygiene)34%

    Available Alternatives

    Common Drugs with APREPITANT as Ingredient

    APRECAP 125MG CAPAPREPITANT 125.0 MG
    APRECAP 150MG INJAPREPITANT 150.0 MG
    APRELIEF KITAPREPITANT
    APREPEP 125MG CAPAPREPITANT 125.0 MG
    APREPIT KITAPREPITANT
    APRISET 150MG INJAPREPITANT 150.0 MG
    APRISET KITAPREPITANT 125.0 MG
    APRISTAR 125MG/80MG CAPAPREPITANT 125.0 MG
    EMPOV 125MG CAPAPREPITANT 125.0 MG
    EMVOID 125MG/80MG CAPAPREPITANT 125.0 MG