Aprepitant STADA
Aprepitant Stada helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
125 mg + 80 mg
Active Ingredient
Aprepitant
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Day 1: one 125 mg capsule one hour before chemotherapy. Days 2 and 3: one 80 mg capsule once a day.
Method
Take the capsule whole with liquid, with or without food.
Important
The maximum dose is 125 mg per day (Day 1).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Constipation, indigestion
- •Headache
- •Tiredness
- •Loss of appetite
- •Hiccups
- •Increased liver enzymes in the blood
RARE
- •Dizziness, drowsiness
- •Acne, rash
- •Restlessness
- •Belching, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, dry mouth, flatulence
- •Increased pain or burning during urination
- •Feeling of weakness, general feeling of illness
- •Hot flashes and redness / facial and skin redness
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Fever with increased risk of infection, decreased red blood cells
- •Difficulty thinking, lack of energy, taste changes
- •Skin sensitivity to sunlight, excessive sweating, oily skin, skin sores, itchy rash, severe skin reactions (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Extreme feeling of well-being, confusion about time and place
- •Bacterial or fungal infections
- •Severe constipation, stomach ulcer, inflammation of intestines, mouth sores, bloated stomach
- •Frequent urination, increased urine output, sugar or blood in urine
- •Chest discomfort, swelling, changes in walking
- •Cough, mucus in throat, throat irritation, sneezing, sore throat
- •Watery and itchy eyes
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Muscle spasms, muscle weakness
- •Constant thirst
- •Slow heartbeat, heart and blood vessel disease
- •Decreased white blood cells, low blood sodium, 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 medicines containing pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole, or cisapride, as this can cause serious problems. Tell your doctor if you are taking these medicines.
- Tell your doctor about any liver problems, as your doctor may need to monitor your liver function.
- Do not give Aprepitant Stada 80 mg and 125 mg capsules to children under 12 years old.
- Aprepitant Stada may make hormonal contraceptives (like birth control pills, patches, or implants) less effective. Use an additional non-hormonal birth control method during treatment and for 2 months after.
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- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as hives, rash, itching, or difficulty breathing/swallowing.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you or your child experience these symptoms.
- Aprepitant Stada contains sucrose. If you or your child have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.