Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule 1.0 Capsule in 1 strip

All Details About Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule

Description:

Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is used to treat nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. It works by blocking the release of chemicals such as serotonin and substance P which are responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.

Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.

This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. If you miss any dose, please consult your doctor. It is advised to complete the treatment without any interruption. If you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling, and itching, stop the medicine and please consult your doctor.

This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients. The common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, erythema, weakness, headache, constipation, and indigestion. If any of these side effects worsen with time, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine is not safe to use in patients of liver and kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment as this medicine may make you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Uses:

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Akynzeo

Chubbyigue
Erythema (skin redness)
Weakness
Headache
Constipation
Indigestion

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

UNSAFE

Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

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Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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