Description
Composition Fosaprepitant (150mg)
Primary Use Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Medicine Overview of Emend Injection
Uses of Emend Injection
Emend 150 mg Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
Emend Injection side effects
Common
Side Effects of Emend are Headache, Hiccup, Indigestion, Fatigue, Increased liver enzymes, Decreased appetite, Constipation.
How to use Emend Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Emend 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).
In Depth Information on Emend Injection
Expert advice for Emend 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.
Emend Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Emend Injection
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.
What if you miss a dose of Emend Injection?
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.
