Apritant Benefits & Uses

Apritant is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Apritant 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: used in highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: used in highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy

Apritant Related Warnings

Is the use of Apritant safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Apritant safely.

Safe
Is the use of Apritant safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Apritant on the Kidneys?

Using Apritant does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Apritant on the Liver?

Apritant has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Apritant on the Heart?

Using Apritant does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Apritant with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Lurasidone

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Haloperidol

Lansoprazole

Apritant Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Allergy
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Apritant

Is this Apritant habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Apritant.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Apritant can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Apritant is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Apritant cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Apritant Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apritant

It is safe to take Apritant with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Apritant

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Apritant.

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 (fosaprepitant)

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

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