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Aprebion Kit Capsule
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Aprepitant
Manufacturer : SYMBION LIFE SCIENCE
Origin of Medicine : India
3 Capsule(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Aprebion Kit Capsule
The Aprebion Kit Capsule contains the active constituent Aprepitant in two doses. It belongs to a class of medicines called NK1 Receptor antagonists. It is used with a combination of other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment) in adults and children of twelve years and older. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to this medicine or any of its other ingredients.
Before taking the Aprebion Kit Capsule, it is important to inform your physician about all the medications you have been taking recently, including supplements and herbal medicines. Notify your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy or think you might be pregnant because this medicine is unsafe to use in such conditions. This medication may reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives. Talk with your doctor about alternative birth control options. Before taking this capsule, inform your doctor if you have liver disorders because the liver is crucial in breaking down medicine.
The doctor may, therefore, have to monitor the condition of the liver. Notify your doctor if you have had any allergic conditions or other diseases. Indigestion, tiredness, headache, hiccups, and loss of appetite are the common side effects of the Aprebion Kit Capsule. Talk to your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars, as this medication contains sucrose. Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age because the medicines have not been studied in this population.
Uses of Aprebion Kit Capsule
Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Therapeutic Effects of Aprebion Kit Capsule
Aprebion Kit Capsule blocks the action of a natural substance called neurokinin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. This medicine reduces the severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Interaction of Aprebion Kit Capsule with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications, such as Pimpzide, Terfenadine, and Cisapride, may interact with Aprepitant and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Aprebion Kit Capsule
- Store at room temperature 20°C to 25°C.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- Store in the original package in order to protect it from moisture.
How to consume Aprebion Kit Capsule
Swallow the Aprebion Kit Capsule as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew the capsules. These capsules can be taken with or without food. Do not take more than recommended. If this medicine is prescribed, your physician will choose the dosage based on your medical condition because it differs for each person.
Safety Advices for Aprebion Kit Capsule
Pregnancy
This medication is unsafe because it may harm your unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Aprebion Kit Capsule. It will be given to you if clearly needed.
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether Aprebion Kit Capsule is excreted in human milk. So, it is not recommended to breastfeed while taking this capsule. Inform your physician before taking this medicine.
Lungs
Inform your doctor if you have or had any lung condition before starting to take Aprepitant. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any lung related symptoms sch as difficuty to breath.
Liver
Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking Aprebion Kit Capsule, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disorder patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol with Aprebion Kit Capsule. Consult your doctor for more information.
Driving
The medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving or handling heavy machines if you are unwell
Side Effects of Aprebion Kit Capsule
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reactions (rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swallowing)
Common
- Tiredness
- Increased liver enzyme
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Hiccups
- Headache
Word of Advice
Report to your doctor if you are intolerant to any type of sugar because the Aprebion Kit Capsule contains sucrose. Suppose it is not advised to the patient under the age of 12. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. It is not recommended to consume this medicine if you have any underlying liver conditions. Your doctor may monitor your liver to understand its functioning level.
FAQs
Q 1. Can the Aprebion Kit Capsule be taken with other medications?
Aprebion Kit Capsule can be taken with other antiemetic drugs to provide a more comprehensive prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Q 2. Can the Aprebion Kit Capsule be used to treat other conditions?
Aprebion Kit Capsule is primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery, but it may also be used to treat other conditions, such as migraine headaches.
Q 3. Is the Aprebion Kit Capsule safe for use during pregnancy?
Aprebion Kit Capsule should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus.
Q 4. What should I inform my doctor before starting with Aprepitant?
You need to inform if you have any underlying liver conditions, if you are allergic to Aprepitant and if you are intolerant to sucrose or any other sugar.
Q 5. Why patients with liver conditions should not consume the Aprebion Kit Capsule?
Because the Aprebion Kit Capsule is initially metabolized in the liver, patients with liver disorders may find it difficult to metabolize this medicine, which may lead to an increase in the risk of side effects.
Fact Box of Aprebion Kit Capsule
Molecule name: Aprepitant | Therapeutic class: Antiemetic |
Pharmacological class: NK1 Receptor antagonists | Indication: Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy |
References
1.KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiemetic, Prokinetic and Digestant Drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 669-670.
2.Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basics of Therapeutics, Treatment of disorders of bowel motility and water flux, 12th edition, 2011, 1345.
3. Ethypharm, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Oct 2022]; [Accessed on 19th April 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14650.pdf
4.Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised date April 2015], [Accessed on 19th April 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/021549s025lbl.pdf
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