Product introduction
Apriright-ML Kit 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.
Apriright-ML Kit 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. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Apriright-ML Capsule Combipack
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Benefits of Apriright-ML Capsule Combipack
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Apriright-ML Kit 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 Apriright-ML Capsule Combipack
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 Apriright-ML
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Hiccup
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Apriright-ML Capsule Combipack
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Apriright-ML Kit may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Apriright-ML Capsule Combipack works
Apriright-ML Kit is a combination of two different doses of Aprepitant. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during treatment with anti-cancer medicines.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Apriright-ML Kit. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Apriright-ML Kit during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Apriright-ML Kit 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
Apriright-ML 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
Apriright-ML Kit is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Apriright-ML Kit is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Apriright-ML Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apriright-ML Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Apriright-ML Capsule Combipack?
If you miss a dose of Apriright-ML Kit, 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.
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Quick tips
- Apriright-ML Kit 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
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Apriright-ML Kit used for?
Apriright-ML Kit 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 Apriright-ML Kit?
Apriright-ML Kit 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 Apriright-ML Kit?
Before taking Apriright-ML Kit, 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 Apriright-ML Kit affect my liver?
Yes. Apriright-ML Kit 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 Apriright-ML Kit?
Serious side effects of Apriright-ML Kit 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 Apriright-ML Kit cause allergic reactions?
Yes. Although they are rare, Apriright-ML Kit can cause serious allergic reactions. Symptoms include rash, itching, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. Emergency treatment is needed if these occur.
Does Apriright-ML Kit affect blood clotting or heart rhythm?
Apriright-ML Kit 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 Apriright-ML Kit make hormonal contraceptives less effective?
Yes. Apriright-ML Kit 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.
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- Aprepitant. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merch & Co, Inc.; 2006. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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