Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 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.
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment
Uses of Fos-Aprepitant Tablet
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Benefits of Fos-Aprepitant Tablet
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 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). Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Fos-Aprepitant Tablet
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 Fos-Aprepitant
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hiccup
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Fos-Aprepitant Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 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
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 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
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 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 Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 1 hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
- It may damage sperms and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmorpholine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
NK1 Antagonists
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What are Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet capsules/ what is Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet used for?
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is used in adults in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment) or in some cases after a surgery
Q. How does Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet work?
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is an antiemetic that works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
Disclaimer:
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
- McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1086.
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Name: Fulford India Ltd
Address: Plot No. -810, Sector - 3 , Industrial Area , Pthampur Dist. Dhar - 454 775 (M.P.) India
Country of origin: India
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