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Aprepit Kit 1.0 Kit in 1 packet

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Aprepit Kit is a product of Cipla Ltd
Composition: Aprepitant (125mg)

Pack of 1 kit

₹ 937.50

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All Details About Aprepit Kit

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Aprepit Kit

Description:

Aprepit Kit is a prescription medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It is also used in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults.

Aprepit Kit is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are headache, hiccups, loss of appetite, fatigue, and constipation. 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 may cause diarrhea, so it is beneficial to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness, 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 a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses:

  • Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Aprepit Kit 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 Aprepit

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Hiccup
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chubbyigue
  • Constipation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprepit Kit. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Aprepit Kit 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
Aprepit Kit 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
Aprepit Kit may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprepit Kit is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprepit Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

What are Aprepit Kit capsules/ what is Aprepit Kit used for?

Aprepit Kit is used in adults in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment) or in some cases after a surgery

How does Aprepit Kit work?

Aprepit Kit is an antiemetic that works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.

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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