Description
Composition Aprepitant (150mg)
Primary Use Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Medicine Overview of Apriset Injection
Uses of Apriset Injection
Apriset 150mg Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. It is used in combination with other medicines.
Apriset Injection side effects
Common
Constipation, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Headache, Decreased appetite, Hiccup, Increased liver enzymes.
How to use Apriset Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Apriset Injection works
Apriset 150mg Injection 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.
In Depth Information on Apriset Injection
Expert advice for Apriset Injection
- Your doctor has prescribed Apriset in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain chemotherapy medicines.
- Apriset will not help if you already have nausea and vomiting.
- Do not use it continuously for a long time.
- It is recommended to take Apriset 1 hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
- Apriset may damage sperms and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Apriset Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Apriset Injection
Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Lactation
CAUTION
Apriset 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Apriset 150mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
SAFE
Apriset 150mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Apriset 150mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
Apriset 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apriset 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Apriset Injection?
If you miss a dose of Apriset 150mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
