Aprepitant, sold under the brand name Emend among others, is a medication used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting. [5] It may be used together with ondansetron and dexamethasone . [ 5 ]

2023年9月25日 · What is aprepitant? Aprepitant is used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by chemotherapy. Aprepitant may also be used in adults to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Aprepitant is not used to treat nausea and vomiting that you already have.

Aprepitant works in the nervous system to block the action of a chemical that causes vomiting. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms:

2024年11月26日 · Aprepitant is a type of medicine known as an antiemetic (anti-nausea medicine). It works by preventing a substance in the brain from binding to neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptors.

Aprepitant, an antiemetic, is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of …

Aprepitant is in a class of medications called antiemetics. It works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. How should this medicine be used? Aprepitant comes as a capsule and as …

This page contains brief information about aprepitant and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.

Emend oral suspension (liquid) can be given to adults and children as young as 6 months old. Aprepitant belongs to a class of medications called antiemetics. Emend works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.

2020年2月9日 · Aprepitant prevents acute and delayed vomiting by inhibiting the substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK 1) receptor; augments the antiemetic activity of 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists and corticosteroids to inhibit acute and delayed phases of chemotherapy-induced emesis. V d: IV, Oral: ~70 L; crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Aprepitant and fosaprepitant injections are in a class of medications called antiemetics. They work by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. How should this medicine be used?