How to Use Aprepitant?
Be aware! Be aware about every detail by going through the leaflet available to you from the pharmacist prior taking the medication. In case you have any queries regarding the medications you can always ask the doctor or pharmacist.
Aprepitant should be taken by mouth with or without food – as directed by your health specialist. Take the whole capsules usually 1 hour before the treatment of chemotherapy to avoid nausea and vomiting. Now after the surgery, on the following 2 days, you take the medication once in the morning. The dose is usually of 40 milligrams before the treatment.
The aprepitant dosage will always be based on your health condition based on whether you take it before the surgery or after the surgery and even on how you respond to the treatment. It is quite essential to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage timing, how long to take the medication after surgery and the amount of dose. In case if you are tangled up with any question, you can always contact your pharmacist.
Prior Drug Safety Measures
Avoid taking this drug if you are having the drug with any of the following medicines:
• Cisapride (Propulsid)
• Pimozide (Orap)
If you have the aprepitant with above mentioned drugs it may lead to life-threatening actions. And in case if you have liver disease, you may require special dose modifications or few tests to be carried out.
Aprepitant can impact pregnancy, as the dose can make the birth control pills less effective. The medicines effect can maximum last up to 1 month after your last dose. For better prevention, you can tell your doctor to use a non-hormone technique of birth control, for instance condom, diaphragm or spermicide, so you can prevent pregnancy while having aprepitant drug for at least 1 month after the treatment finishes.
Not only the above mentioned drugs interact with the drug emend, but there are many other medications which troubles while having it with emend. Hence, ensure that you notify regarding every medicine you use. This incorporates vitamin tablets, herbal medicines and over-the counter products. If you are starting with any new medication, inform your doctor prior and take his advice.
Emergency Time – Are These Your Side Effects?
Tiredness and hiccups might crop up. If any of these happen you can contact your doctor promptly.
Having severe allergic reaction is really rare. However, if in case you have side effects ask for immediate medical attention if you see – rash, itching/swelling, severe dizziness, trouble in breathing.
Oops! I Missed My Dose! Now?
Get in touch with your health specialist for the further instructions in case you forget to take your medicines within the specific given time before your surgery.
What If I Overdose?
In case if you overdose, contact a poison control center or an emergency room immediately. Overdose symptoms are – drowsiness and headache.
Is There Anything To Avoid?
Just follow your doctor’s advice regarding any restrictions on food, beverages or any particular activity.
