Aprecap 150mg Injection
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Product introduction
Aprecap 150mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It is also used in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults.
Aprecap 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment
Aprecap 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment
Uses of Aprecap Injection
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Benefits of Aprecap Injection
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Aprecap 150mg Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). It is given as an injection by a doctor and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Aprecap Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aprecap
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hiccup
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Aprecap Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprecap 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aprecap 150mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aprecap 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aprecap 150mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprecap 150mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aprecap 150mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprecap 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprecap 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Aprecap 150mg Injection helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain chemotherapy medicines.
- It will not help if you already have nausea and vomiting.
- Do not use it continuously for a long time.
- It is recommended to take Aprecap 150mg Injection 1 hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
- Aprecap 150mg Injection may be unsafe to use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmorpholine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
NK1 Antagonists
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Aprecap 150mg Injection
Once A Month
57%
Once A Day
29%
Once A Week
14%
FAQs
Q. Does Aprecap 150mg Injection help treat nausea and vomiting?
No, this medicine will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Aprecap 150mg Injection is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). It prevents the feeling of sickness by blocking the body's natural substances that cause nausea and vomiting.
Q. What are some of the serious side-effects of Aprecap 150mg Injection?
Some of the serious side-effects of this medicine are rash, itching, skin peeling or blisters, difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Q. Does Aprecap 150mg Injection reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives?
This medicine can make hormonal birth control less effective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using Aprecap 150mg Injection, use a barrier form of birth control like condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. Keep using the barrier form of birth control for 1 month after your last dose of aprepitant.
Q. Is Aprecap 150mg Injection given before or after chemotherapy?
Aprecap 150mg Injection is administered 1 hour before your chemotherapy on days 1, 2, and 3 of your treatment.
Q. Should I avoid any food and drinks while taking Aprecap 150mg Injection?
You can continue with your normal diet unless your doctor tells you otherwise. However, it is advisable to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming dehydrated, eating small, simple but nourishing snacks every few hours rather than large meals, and sucking on hard candy or popsicles during chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Q. What should I avoid during chemotherapy?
During chemotherapy, it is advisable to avoid caffeine as it can make you feel dehydrated, avoid fatty fried, spicy, and overly sweet foods, as they may induce nausea, avoid alcohol and smoking. It is also advisable to avoid crowds or people with colds, as you may be at risk of infection as well as sun exposure to prevent rashes and dry skin.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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