Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

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

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.

Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C.

It will be administered to you intravenously by a health care professional.

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

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.

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3. 3.National Cancer Institute, [Accessed date 2nd April 2021] +https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/fosaprepitant-dimeglumine