Aprepitant (Systemic)

Brand Names : Emend

Proper Use of This Medicine

Read the patient information provided with your medicine before starting therapy with aprepitant and each time you refill your aprepitant prescription.

Do not start taking aprepitant if you already have nausea and vomiting. Contact your doctor about what to do.

Dosing - The dose of aprepitant will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of aprepitant. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking aprepitant.

You may take aprepitant with or without food.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting:
    • Adults - 125 milligrams (mg) one hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and 80 mg once a day in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.