Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting experienced as a side effect of chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. It inhibits the signal to reach the brain that causes the feeling of nausea or vomiting.

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is a combination of two NK1 antagonists.

Uses of Zydus Kit

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Zydus Kit

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Zydus Kit

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zydus

Constipation
Indigestion
Headache
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Hiccup
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Zydus Kit

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Zydus Kit?

If you miss a dose of Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule

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Quick tips

Zydus Kit

Zydus Aprepitant+Aprepitant 125mg + 80mg Capsule is taken alongside other medicines to help stop sickness (nausea and vomiting) after chemotherapy.
Even if you do not feel like eating or drinking, try to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming lacking in fluid in the body (dehydrated).
If you are taking any contraceptive 'pill' at the same time as this medicine, the effectiveness of the 'pill' can be reduced if you have a bout of being sick (vomiting) which lasts for more than 24 hours. In such a case, ask your doctor for additional contraceptive precautions.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

NAUSEA AND VOMITING DUE TO COLD

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab Domstal 1 tab Stat and keep yourself warm

Vomiting, nausea neck pain backside

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Neck pain may be due to nausea NAD vomiting Visit physician for the same

I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your

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References

Aprepitant. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merch & Co, Inc.; 2006. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Zydus Cadila

Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.

Country of origin: India

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