Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionFosaprepitant (150mg)
UsageNausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
MG Medicals, Briefing of Emend 150mg Injection
Uses of Emend 150mg Injection
Emend 150 mg Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
Emend 150mg Injection side reactions
Side Effects of Emend are Headache, Hiccup, Indigestion, Fatigue, Increased liver enzymes, Decreased appetite, Constipation.
How to take Emend 150mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Emend 150mg Injection works
Emend 150 mg Injection is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (neurokinin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy).
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Emend 150mg Injection
- Fosaprepitant may cause drowsiness, dizziness, light-headedness or sudden sleep. Do not drive or use machinery while using it.
- Before you use fosaprepitant, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medication.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
probably safe
Emend 150 mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
caution
Emend 150 mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Emend 150 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
safe
Emend 150 mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emend 150 mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
Emend 150 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emend 150 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Emend 150 mg 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.
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