APRECAP 150MG INJECTION

Introduction:

Aprecap 150mg Injection is an antiemetic medication containing the active constituent Fosaprepitant dimeglumine. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment). It is not recommended for children under six months of age or who weigh less than 6kg. 

It is important to inform your physician about all the medications you are taking recently, including supplements and herbal medicines, before taking Aprecap 150mg Injection. This medication may reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives. Talk with your doctor about alternative birth control options. 

Before taking this medication, you need to inform your doctor if you have liver disorders, allergic conditions, or other diseases. Indigestion, tiredness, headache, and loss of appetite are the common side effects of Aprecap 150mg Injection.

Uses of Aprecap 150mg Injection:

• Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

How Aprecap 150mg Injection works:

Aprecap 150mg Injection blocks the action of a natural substance called neurokinin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. 

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Store refrigerated at 2° to 8°C.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiemetic, Prokinetic and Digestant Drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 669-670.
2. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised date Feb 2016], [Accessed date 2nd April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/022023s014lbl.pdf
3. Merck Sharp & Dome BV,  European Medicines Compendium (emc), [Revised date May 2021], [Accessed date 29th Nov 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5947.pdf

How to use Aprecap 150mg Injection:

It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy: 

There are no established adverse effects of the Aprecap 150mg Injection during the administration of pregnancy. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medication. It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Breastfeeding:

Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine

Liver:

Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders.

Driving:

The medicine may make you dizzy, avoid driving or handling heavy machines if you are unwell

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have any allergic conditions or other diseases before taking Aprecap 150mg Injection.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Skin blistering, peeling
• Rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swallowing

Common:

• Fatigue
• Indigestion, constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Hiccups
• Headache