Aprepitant STADA
Aprepitant Stada is a medicine used with other drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
80 mg
Active Ingredient
Aprepitant
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Day 1: One 125 mg capsule. Days 2 and 3: One 80 mg capsule once daily.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with liquid, 1 hour before chemotherapy on Day 1, and in the morning on Days 2 and 3. You can take it with or without food.
Important
Day 1: 125 mg. Days 2 and 3: 80 mg. Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Constipation, indigestion
- •Headache
- •Tiredness
- •Loss of appetite
- •Hiccups
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood
RARE
- •Dizziness, drowsiness
- •Acne, skin rash
- •Restlessness
- •Burping, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, dry mouth, gas
- •Increased pain or burning sensation during urination
- •Feeling of weakness, general unwellness
- •Hot flashes and redness of face and skin
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Fever with increased risk of infection, decreased red blood cells
- •Difficulty thinking, lack of energy, taste disturbances
- •Skin sensitivity to sunlight, excessive sweating, oily skin, skin lesions, itchy rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe skin reactions)
- •Euphoria (extreme feeling of well-being), disorientation (not knowing time and place)
- •Bacterial infections, fungal infections
- •Severe constipation, stomach ulcer, inflammation of the small and large intestine, mouth sores, bloating
- •Frequent urge to urinate, increased urine output, sugar or blood in urine
- •Chest discomfort, swelling, changes in walking
- •Cough, phlegm in throat, throat irritation, sneezing, sore throat
- •Watery and itchy eyes
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Muscle spasms, muscle weakness
- •Constant thirst
- •Slowed heartbeat, cardiovascular disease
- •Decreased white blood cells, low blood sodium levels, weight loss
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you or your child are allergic to aprepitant or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take with pimozide (for mental illness), terfenadine or astemizole (for allergies), or cisapride (for stomach problems).
- Tell your doctor if you or your child have liver problems, as the liver plays a role in breaking down this medicine.
- Do not give 80 mg and 125 mg capsules to children under 12 years of age, as studies have not been conducted in this age group.
- Hormonal birth control (pills, patches, implants) may not work as well. Use another form of non-hormonal birth control during treatment and for 2 months after.
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- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you or your child develop signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as hives, rash, itching, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive, cycle, or operate machinery if you or your child experience these effects.
- Aprepitant Stada contains sucrose. If you or your child have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.