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Indications
Emend Tri-Pack is a medication that contains the active ingredient aprepitant.
Emend Tri-Pack is used in combination with other antiemetic agents to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Use and Dosage
Aprepitant comes as a capsule and as an oral suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. To prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, aprepitant is usually taken once daily, with or without food, during the first few days of your cancer chemotherapy treatment. You will probably take an aprepitant 1 hour before your chemotherapy on days 1, 2, and 3 of your treatment. If you do not receive chemotherapy on days 2 and 3, then you will take an aprepitant on those days in the morning. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take aprepitant exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Aprepitant capsules come in two different strengths. Your doctor may prescribe both strengths for you to take at different times. You should be careful to take the right strength at the right time as directed by your doctor.
Swallow the capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
The oral suspension will be prepared by your healthcare provider and given to you in an oral dispenser. Store the oral dispenser in the refrigerator until it is time for your dose; however, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 hours before use. When ready to use, remove the cap from the dispenser before placing it in your mouth to slowly release the medication.
Aprepitant only works to prevent nausea and vomiting. Call your doctor if you already have these symptoms and do not begin to take aprepitant.
When used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, aprepitant is usually used only during the first 3 days of the chemotherapy treatment cycles. Do not continue taking aprepitant longer than instructed by your doctor.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your medical caregiver if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, sweaty, or have a headache, chest tightness, back pain, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.
Serious side effects include:
- Worsening of your skin condition, skin peeling or sores
- Light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
- Fast or slow heart rate
Common side effects of aprepitant may include:
- Stomach pain or discomfort, burping, loss of appetite
- Low blood pressure, headache, dizziness
- Low blood cell counts
- Diarrhea, constipation
- Hiccups, cough
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Dehydration
- Urinary tract infection
- Pain, weakness, or numbness in your arms or legs
- Feeling weak or tired
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
Cautions
- You should not use aprepitant if you are allergic to it.
- Some drugs should not be used with aprepitant. Your treatment plan may change if you also use pimozide.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- To use a blood thinner (or a medicine called warfarin) and have routine “INR” or prothrombin time tests
- Severe liver disease
- Aprepitant may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using aprepitant.
- Aprepitant can make hormonal birth control less effective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. Use barrier birth control to prevent pregnancy: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, spermicide, or contraceptive sponge.
- Ask your doctor about the best form of birth control while you are using aprepitant.
- Keep using the barrier form of birth control for 1 month after your last dose of aprepitant.
Forms and Strengths
Emend Tri-Pack is available in the following forms and strengths:
- Emend Tri-Pack Capsule:
- 125/80mg
FAQ
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose of aprepitant oral.
In a medical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose of aprepitant injection.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.
What should I avoid while using aprepitant?
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What other drugs will affect the aprepitant?
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.
Many drugs can affect aprepitant. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
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Additional information
Brand Name: |
Emend Tri Pack |
|---|---|
Scientific Name: |
Aprepitant |
Other Names: |
Emend |
Strength(s): |
125/80mg |
Quantities Available: |
3 |
Formulation: |
Capsule |
