PRODUCT DETAILS

About Artepitant 150mg Injection

Fosaprepitant is used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by chemotherapy in adults and children at least 6 months old.

Uses of Artepitant 150mg Injection

Fosaprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.

Medicinal Benefits of Artepitant 150mg Injection

Fosaprepitant 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).

Directions for Use

Fosaprepitant is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

The first dose of fosaprepitant is usually given on the first day of your chemotherapy treatment.

Side Effects of Artepitant 150mg Injection

weakness, tired feeling;

fever;

low blood cell counts;

painful urination;

diarrhea, indigestion; or

pain, numbness, or weakness in your arms or legs.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

You should not use fosaprepitant if you also take pimozide. Using these drugs together can cause unwanted or dangerous effects.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Fosaprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Fosaprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting.This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Ask your doctor what you should do if you already have nausea or vomiting.