The Aprico Kit contains Aprepitant in two different doses. It belongs to a class of medicines called NK1 Receptor antagonists. It is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment) in adults and children 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 Aprico Kit, 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 Aprico Kit. 

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 medication has not been studied in this population.

The Aprico Kit is used in the treatment of the following:

• Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

The Aprico Kit 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.

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 the Aprico Kit and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

• 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.

Swallow the Aprico Kit 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.

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

Serious side effects of the Aprico Kit are:

• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swallowing)

Common side effects of the Aprico Kit are:

• Tiredness

• Increased liver enzyme

• Indigestion

• Constipation

• Loss of appetite

• Hiccups

• Headache

• Report to your doctor if you are intolerant to any type of sugar because the Aprico Kit contains sucrose. 

• It is not advised for 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.