Aptosyn Benefits & Uses

Aptosyn 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

Aptosyn 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

Aptosyn Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aptosyn 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

Aptosyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Aptosyn safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Aptosyn safely.

Safe
Is the use of Aptosyn safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Aptosyn on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Aptosyn on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Aptosyn on the Liver?

Aptosyn has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Aptosyn on the Heart?

You can take Aptosyn without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Aptosyn with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Aptosyn Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aptosyn

Is this Aptosyn habit forming or addictive?

Aptosyn is not addictive in nature.

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 Aptosyn can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Aptosyn 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, Aptosyn cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Aptosyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aptosyn

Taking Aptosyn with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aptosyn

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

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

Aptosyn 125mg/80mg Capsule