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AprepitantThis page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Aprepitant but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.Aprepitant is used with other medications to prevent upset stomach and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy treatment. Aprepitant is in a class of medications called antiemetics. It works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes upset stomach and vomiting. Recent news articles mentioning Aprepitant [an error occurred while processing this directive]How should Aprepitant be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Aprepitant comes as a capsule to swallow with a drink. Aprepitant is usually taken once daily, with or without food, during the first few days of your cancer chemotherapy treatment. You will probably take aprepitant 1 hour before your first dose of chemotherapy, and then each morning for the next 2 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take aprepitant exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Aprepitant capsules come in two different strengths. Your doctor may prescribe both of the strengths for you to take at different times. You should be careful to take the right strength at the right time as directed by your doctor. Aprepitant only works to prevent upset stomach and vomiting. If you already have these symptoms, do not take aprepitant. Call your doctor instead. Aprepitant is used only during the first 3 days of cancer chemotherapy treatment cycles. Do not continue taking aprepitant longer than instructed by your doctor. What side effects can Aprepitant cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Aprepitant may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
Laboratory animals who were given aprepitant developed tumors. It is not known if aprepitant increases the risk of tumors in humans. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking aprepitant. Aprepitant may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Aprepitant [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database]
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