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The capsules are indicated for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting during initial and repeated treatment with highly emetogenic antineoplastic chemotherapy when administered in combination with other antiemetics. Aprepitant can be taken with or without food. The recommended dose is to be taken orally 1 hour before chemotherapy.

Applicable groups of aprepitant:

Patients who experience vomiting symptoms during chemotherapy;

Contraindicated groups of aprepitant:

1. Those who are allergic to any component of aprepitant capsules; those who are taking drugs such as pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole, etc.

2. Pregnant women, the elderly, and children are not allowed to use the drug. Pregnant women and lactating women are not allowed to use it. The safety of the drug is unknown for children and should be used with caution. There are no clear contraindications for the elderly.

What are the side effects of the antiemetic aprepitant?

Common side effects of aprepitant include anorexia, weakness, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, etc., with the incidence rate ranging from 10% to 18%. Among them, aprepitant has a higher incidence of irritation, weakness, and fatigue. Other less common side effects include: redness, upper respiratory tract infection, tachycardia, weakness, pelvic pain, bone pain, pelvic pain, rash, hypokalemia, anxiety, etc. Slow heartbeat, disorientation, perforated duodenal ulcer, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome have also been reported.

How to alleviate the side effects of aprepitant?

If the side effects are mild during the use of aprepitant, no targeted treatment is needed. The symptoms will gradually disappear as the medication time increases. Once more serious side effects are discovered, be sure to seek medical help in time!

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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