Aprepitant (150mg)
Aprecap 150mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are headache, hiccups, loss of appetite, fatigue, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so it is beneficial to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Aprecap
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Aprecap 150mg Injection is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (neurokinin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy).
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprecap 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Aprecap 150mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Aprecap 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Aprecap 150mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Aprecap 150mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aprecap 150mg Injection is recommended.
Aprecap 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprecap 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
No, this medicine will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Aprecap 150mg Injection is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). It prevents the feeling of sickness by blocking the body's natural substances that cause nausea and vomiting.
Some of the serious side-effects of this medicine are rash, itching, skin peeling or blisters, difficulty breathing or swallowing.
This medicine can make hormonal birth control less effective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using Aprecap 150mg Injection, use a barrier form of birth control like condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. Keep using the barrier form of birth control for 1 month after your last dose of aprepitant.
Aprecap 150mg Injection is administered 1 hour before your chemotherapy on days 1, 2, and 3 of your treatment.
You can continue with your normal diet unless your doctor tells you otherwise. However, it is advisable to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming dehydrated, eating small, simple but nourishing snacks every few hours rather than large meals, and sucking on hard candy or popsicles during chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting.
During chemotherapy, it is advisable to avoid caffeine as it can make you feel dehydrated, avoid fatty fried, spicy, and overly sweet foods, as they may induce nausea, avoid alcohol and smoking. It is also advisable to avoid crowds or people with colds, as you may be at risk of infection as well as sun exposure to prevent rashes and dry skin.
