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Aprepitant
How Aprepitant works
Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication. It blocks the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during treatment with anti-cancer medicines.
Side Effects
Constipation, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Headache, Decreased appetite, Hiccup, Increased liver enzymes
Usage
Aprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
It is used in combination with other medicines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are Aprepitant capsules/ what is Aprepitant used for?Aprepitant is used in adults in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment) or in some cases after a surgery
Q. How does Aprepitant work?Aprepitant is an antiemetic that works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
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