Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule

Apristar Capsule is used for Nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy or after surgery and other conditions. Apristar Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Apristar Capsule contains Aprepitant and Aprepitant as active ingredients. Apristar Capsule works by blocking the action of neurokinin thus curing nausea and vomiting; blocking the action of neurokinin thus curing nausea and vomiting;
Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
₹ 1,300.00 incl tax

Uses of Aprepitant

Aprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
It is used in combination with other medicines.

Side effects of Aprepitant

Constipation, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Headache, Decreased appetite, Hiccup, Increased liver enzymes.

How to use Aprepitant

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule works

Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication. It blocks the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during treatment with anti-cancer medicines.

Expert advice for Aprepitant

  • Your doctor has prescribed Aprepitant in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain chemotherapy medicines.
  • Aprepitant will not help if you already have nausea and vomiting.
  • Do not use it continuously for a long time.
  • It is recommended to take Aprepitant 1 hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
  • Aprepitant may damage sperms and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Lactation
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is probably usafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Liver
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.