Emend : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Emend Benefits & Uses

Emend is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

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Emend 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

Emend Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emend is used -

Severe

Bradycardia

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Headache
Dyspepsia
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Hiccup
Weight gain
Chills
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Weakness
Dizziness

Emend Related Warnings

Is the use of Emend safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Emend in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Emend safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Emend . Immediately discontinue Emend if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Emend on the Kidneys?

Emend does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Emend on the Liver?

Emend has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Emend on the Heart?

Emend is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Emend with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Emend Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Emend

Is this Emend habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Emend .

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Emend . So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Emend only as per medical advice.

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

No, Emend cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Emend Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emend

Taking Emend with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Emend

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Emend 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

Emend 125mg/80mg Capsule