Emend

Emend Aprepitant - Oral Aprepitant is used in combination with other drugs to help prevent nausea and vomiting due to cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Emend works by blocking one of the body s chemicals (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting.

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emend Uses Aprepitant is used in combination with other drugs to help prevent nausea and vomiting due to cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Emend works by blocking one of the body s chemicals (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting. Storage Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Photos EMEND EMEND Emend (aprepitant) 125 mg-80 mg Emend (aprepitant) 40 mg 圖片一 圖片二 How To Use Take Emend by mouth, with or without food. The first dose is usually taken 1 hour before cancer chemotherapy treatment. On the following days, the dose is taken usually once daily in the morning; or use as directed by your doctor. It is important to follow your doctor s instructions for the timing of each dose and for the length of treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take Emend if you are already experiencing nausea and vomiting. Contact your doctor for further instructions. Emend comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Emend. Side Effects Tiredness, weakness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, upset stomach, dizziness, headache and hiccups may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. An allergic reaction to Emend is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using Emend, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: severe liver problems, any allergies. Emend may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Emend may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control pills. You may need to use an additional form of reliable birth control while using Emend. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Emend should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Emend passes into breast milk. Due to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while using Emend. Missed Dose It is important that each dose is taken according to the prescribed schedule. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule. Drug Interactions Emend should not be used with the following medications because very serious, potentially life-threatening, interactions may occur: astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, terfenadine. If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting aprepitant. Before using Emend, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam), carbamazepine, cancer chemotherapy agents removed by certain liver enzymes (CYP 3A4 substrates such as docetaxel, ifosfamide, vinblastine, vincristine), cimetidine, corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone, methylprednisolone), diltiazem, HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir, ritonavir), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin), nefazodone, phenytoin, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), St. John s wort, warfarin. Emend may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. You may need to use an additional form of reliable birth control while using Emend. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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