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Emend Tri-Pack

aprepitant

Manufacturer:

MSD

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Aprepitant
Indications/Uses
Used in combination w/ other antiemetic agents: Prevention of acute & delayed nausea & vomiting associated w/ initial & repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin & moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
125 mg orally 1 hr prior to chemotherapy (day 1) & 80 mg once daily in the morning on days 2 & 3. Given as part of 3-day regimen that includes a corticosteroid & a 5-HT3 antagonist.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Concurrent administration w/ pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole or cisapride.
Special Precautions
Patients receiving concomitant medications that are primarily metabolized through CYP3A4. Closely monitor INR in patients on chronic warfarin therapy. May reduce efficacy of OCs. Childn. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Hiccups, increased ALT, dyspepsia, constipation, headache & decreased appetite; fatigue.
Drug Interactions
Avoid concurrent administration w/ pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole or cisapride. May lower plasma conc of concomitantly administered S(-) warfarin, tolbutamide or phenytoin, drugs metabolized by CYP2C9. The usual dose of dexamethasone & methylprednisolone should be reduced. Caution & close monitoring when co-administered w/ chemotherapeutic agents metabolized primarily or in part by CYP3A4 (eg, etoposide, vinorelbine, docetaxel, ifosfamide, cyclophosphamide, irinotecan, paclitaxel). May increase plasma conc of concomitantly administered midazolam or other benzodiazepines metabolized via CYP3A4 (eg, alprazolam, triazolam). Concomitant administration w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole) or CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin). OCs. Diltiazem, paroxetine.
MIMS Class
Antiemetics / Supportive Care Therapy
ATC Classification
A04AD12 - aprepitant ; Belongs to the class of other antiemetics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Emend Tri-Pack Cap
Packing/Price
1 × 3's
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