All Details About Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack 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.
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, and hiccups. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses:
Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack 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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Aprepet-Z
Constipation
Indigestion
Headache
Fatiguedness
Loss of appetite
Hiccup
Increased liver enzymes
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
FAQs:
What is Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack used for?
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is a medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or other anti-cancer treatments. It works by blocking signals to the brain that trigger the feeling of nausea or vomiting.
Who should not take Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack?
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack should not be taken by anyone allergic to aprepitant or any of the ingredients in the medicine. It must also not be used together with certain medicines such as pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole, or cisapride, because dangerous interactions may occur.
What precautions should I take before using Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack?
Earlier taking Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack, tell your doctor if you have liver problems, are taking blood thinners like warfarin, or use hormonal contraceptives. Aprepitant may make contraceptive pills less effective, so extra protection may be needed.
Can Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack affect my liver?
Affirmative. Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is metabolised by the liver, so people with moderate to severe liver disease need extra monitoring. Signs of liver problems may include yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or unusual tiredness.
What are the serious side effects of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack?
Earnest side effects of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack may include severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat and difficulty breathing), skin reactions, or liver problems. If you notice these, you should seek medical help immediately.
Can Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack cause allergic reactions?
Affirmative. Although they are rare, Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack can cause serious allergic reactions. Symptoms include rash, itching, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. Emergency treatment is needed if these occur.
Does Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack affect blood clotting or heart rhythm?
Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack can affect blood-thinning medicines like warfarin and may change blood test results. While it does not usually affect heart rhythm, dangerous interactions can happen if taken with certain heart medicines.
Can Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack make hormonal contraceptives less effective?
Affirmative. Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, patches, or implants. Women using hormonal contraception should use an extra non-hormonal method during treatment and for two months after the last dose of this medicine.
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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