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Fasnorm 150mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine
Manufacturer : ERIS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s)
Introduction to Fasnorm 150mg Injection
Fasnorm 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 Fasnorm 150mg Injection 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 Fasnorm 150mg Injection Injection.
Uses of Fasnorm 150mg Injection
Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Therapeutic Effects of Fasnorm 150mg Injection
Fasnorm 150mg Injection Injection blocks the action of a natural substance called neurokinin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
Interaction of Fasnorm 150mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, vitamin or nutritional supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Fasnorm 150mg Injection
Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C.
How to consume Fasnorm 150mg Injection
It will be administered to you intravenously by a health care professional.
Safety Advices for Fasnorm 150mg Injection
Pregnancy
There are no established adverse effects of the Fasnorm 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.
Breast Feeding
Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine
Lungs
Inform your physician if you have any lung disorders.
Liver
Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders.
Alcohol
Consult your physician
Driving
Consult your physician
Side Effects of Fasnorm 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
Word of Advice
This injection should be administered only by the doctor or nurse and do not self administer this injection. Inform the doctor if the patient has any history of allergic reactions, liver, or kidney problems, and other medication taken for different medical conditions. Consult the doctor if the patient is planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding mother before taking this medication. Avoid driving and handling heavy machinery as it causes dizziness. Patients may feel a lack of concentration and alertness.
FAQs
Q 1. Is Fasnorm 150mg Injection a chemotherapy medication?
It is an antiemetic medication that prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment)
Q 2. Can Fasnorm 150mg Injection be given in children?
No, this injection is not recommended for children under six months of age or who weigh less than 6kg. Consult the doctor before taking this injection
Q 3. Can Fasnorm 150mg Injection be given for liver disorders?
This injection is used with caution in severe liver disorders, and dosage adjustment is required. Consult the doctor before taking this medication.
Fact Box of Fasnorm 150mg Injection
| Molecule Name: Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine | Therapeutic Class: Antiemetic |
Pharmacological Class: Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist
| Indications: To prevent 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.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.National Cancer Institute, [Accessed date 2nd April 2021] +https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/fosaprepitant-dimeglumine
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