Aprecap 125 Mg

Aprecap 125 Mg

Aprecap 125 Mg Injection is an antiemetic. It is used after chemotherapy or after surgery to prevent vomiting and feelings of nausea. It functions by blocking the substances in the brain that cause nausea and vomiting. It can be used in combination with other medications.

On using Aprecap 125 Mg medication you may experience side effects such as headache, constipation, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, heartburn, reduced appetite, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, mental/mood disorders, breathlessness, hives, sore throat, skin rash, swelling of facial features, fever, trouble breathing or swallowing. If reactions persist or become worse over time seek medical help as soon as possible.

Avoid using this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Aprecap 125 Mg Injection. Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you have nausea or vomiting, you are allergic to any food or medicine or substance, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The usual adult dose for treating nausea or vomiting post cancer treatment medication is Aprecap 125 Mg an hour after chemo on the first day and 80 Mg orally for the next two days in the morning. Ideally dosage should be prescribed by the doctor.Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Drug = Aprepitant

Strength = 125 Mg

Manufacturer = Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

How To Take

Take Aprecap 125 Mg medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aprecap 125 Mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Aprecap 125 Mg Capsule

Aprecap 125 Mg/80 Mg Capsule

Aprecap 150 Mg Injection

Side Effects

Headache

Dizziness

Hiccup

Loss of appetite

Fatigue

Constipation

Warnings

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Aprecap 125 Mg is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Aprecap 125 Mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Aprecap 125 Mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aprecap 125 Mg Capsule is recommended.

Aprecap 125 Mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprecap 125 Mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Aprecap 125 Mg, 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.

Uses

Aprecap 125 Mg are used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy and are used as combination therapy with other mediations for both highly and moderately emetogenic (vomiting inducing) chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy is the use of cytotoxic drugs to kill cancer cells, which grow more rapidly than most normal cells, and nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy.

Drugs used for chemotherapy stimulate the vomiting reflex that is triggered in the brain. Aprecap 125 Mg block the vomiting reflex and prevent nausea and vomiting induced by these drugs.