Aprifast Capsule
Salt Composition:Aprepitant 125mg + Aprepitant 80mg
Aprifast Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting experienced as a side effect of chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. It inhibits the signal to reach the brain that causes the feeling of nausea or vomiting. Aprifast Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, and hiccups. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
Aprifast Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting experienced as a side effect of chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. It inhibits the signal to reach the brain that causes the feeling of nausea or vomiting. Aprifast Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, and hiccups. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Benefits of Aprifast Capsule
Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy Aprifast Capsule blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects of Aprifast Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Indigestion, Headache, Tiredness, Loss of appetite, Hiccup, Increased liver enzymes']
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aprifast Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Aprifast Capsule is a combination of two different doses of Aprepitant. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during treatment with anti-cancer medicines.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprifast Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Aprifast Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Aprifast Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE - Aprifast Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Aprifast Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aprifast Capsule is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Aprifast Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprifast Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take Aprifast Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Aprifast Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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A/303, Atrium -1, Andheri - Kurla Road, Mumbai ‚ 400 059 India
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