Apremac 125mg/80mg Capsule: Effective Treatment for Your Health

Uses of Apremac 125mg/80mg Capsule

• Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Effects

• Blocks the action of a natural substance called neurokinin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
• Reduces the severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Interaction with Other Drugs

• Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
• Certain medications, such as Pimozide, Terfenadine, and Cisapride may interact with Apremac 125mg/80mg and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information

• Store at room temperature 20°C to 25°C.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect it from moisture.
• Swallow the capsule as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew the capsules.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Do not take more than recommended.
• Dosage is chosen by the physician based on the medical condition.

Safety Advices

• Pregnancy: This medication is unsafe because it may harm your unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking the Apremac 125mg/80mg capsule.
• Breastfeeding: It is unknown whether Apremac 125mg/80mg is excreted in human milk. So, it is not recommended to breastfeed while taking this capsule.
• Lungs: Inform your doctor if you have or had any lung condition before starting to take Apremac 125mg/80mg.
• Liver: Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking the Apremac 125mg/80mg capsule, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disorder patients.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol with Apremac 125mg/80mg. Consult your doctor for more information.
• Driving: The medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving or handling heavy machines if you are unwell.

Side Effects

• Serious: Allergic reactions (rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swallowing).
• Common: Tiredness, increased liver enzyme, indigestion, constipation, loss of appetite, hiccups, headache.

Word of Advice

• Report to your doctor if you are intolerant to any type of sugar because Apremac 125mg/80mg contains sucrose.
• It is not advised for patients under the age of 12.
• Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.
• It is not recommended to consume this medicine if you have any underlying liver conditions.

FAQs

• Q 1. Can Apremac 125mg/80mg be taken with other medications? Aprepitants can be taken with other antiemetic drugs to provide more comprehensive prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

• Q 2. Can Apremac 125mg/80mg be used to treat other conditions? Apremac 125mg/80mg is primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery, but it may also be used to treat other conditions, such as migraine headaches.

• Q 3. Why patients with liver conditions should not consume Apremac 125mg/80mg? Because the Apremac 125mg/80mg initially gets metabolized in the liver. Hence patients with liver disorders will find it difficult to metabolize this medicine, which may lead to an increased risk of side effects.

• Q 4. What should I inform my doctor about before starting with Apremac 125mg/80mg? You need to inform if you have any underlying liver conditions, if you are allergic to Apremac 125mg/80mg, and if you are intolerant to sucrose or any other sugar.

• Q 5. Is Apremac 125mg/80mg safe for use during pregnancy? Apremac 125mg/80mg should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus.

Fact Box

• Molecule name: Aprepitant
• Therapeutic class: Antiemetic
• Pharmacological class: NK1 Receptor antagonists
• Indication: Prevents nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

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