Apristar Benefits & Uses

Apristar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Other Benefits

Diseases of the Monsoon: Symptoms and Precautions

Apristar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: For chemotherapy Induced Nausea/Vomiting, day 1 given 125 mg, other day 80 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: For chemotherapy Induced Nausea/Vomiting, day 1 given 125 mg, other day 80 mg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: For chemotherapy Induced Nausea/Vomiting, day 1 given 125 mg, other day 80 mg

Apristar Related Warnings

Is the use of Apristar safe for pregnant women?

Apristar is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Apristar safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Apristar. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Apristar on the Kidneys?

Apristar is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Apristar on the Liver?

Side effects of Apristar rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Apristar on the Heart?

Apristar is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Apristar with Other Drugs

Apristar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Apristar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apristar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Apristar

Is this Apristar habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Apristar is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Apristar as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Apristar only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Apristar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Apristar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apristar

Taking Apristar with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Apristar

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Apristar with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; EMEND (aprepitant)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 669-670

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 180-182

Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule