Aprepitant : Before Using

Aprepitant - Systemic

Brand Names

Emend Aprepitant *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking aprepitant must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For aprepitant, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to aprepitant. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Aprepitant has not been studied in pregnant women. However, aprepitant has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether aprepitant passes into breast milk. However, aprepitant is not recommended during breast feeding because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of aprepitant in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been studied in the elderly and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people. However, elderly people may be more sensitive to the adverse effects of aprepitant which may require caution.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug. When you are taking aprepitant, it is especially important that your family doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking any of the following:

Astemizole - Hismanal
Cisapride - Propulsid
Pimozide - Orap
Terfenadine - Seldane These medication may increase the risk of serious side effects and must not be taken with aprepitant.

Benzodiazepines, such as
Alprazolam - Xanax,
Midazolam - Versed,
Triazolam - Halcion These medication may increase the risk of side effects when taken with aprepitant.

Dexamethasone - Decadron
Methylprednisolone - Medrol The dose of these medication may need to be decreased if you take them with aprepitant.

Chemotherapy agents - drug for cancer, such as
Docetaxel - Taxotere
Etoposide - Vepesid
Ifosfamide - Ifex
Imatinib - Gleevec
Irinotecan - Camptosar
Paclitaxel - Taxol
Vinblastine or
Vincristine - Vincasar PFS
Vinorelbine - Navelbine Careful monitoring and caution is recommended when giving with aprepitant.

Oral contraceptives - birth control pills Aprepitant may decrease the effectiveness of these medication; additional birth control measures may be needed to decrease the risk of pregnancy.

Warfarin - Coumadin Anticoagulant effectiveness may be decreased.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of aprepitant. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Severe liver problems Aprepitant has not been studied in diseaseds with severe liver problems.