Aprepitant

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Aprepitant Uses

Aprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.

How Aprepitant works

Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (neurokinin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy).

Common side effects of Aprepitant

Hiccup, Fatigue, Weakness, Dehydration, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Increased alanine aminotransferase

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Medicine brands for Aprepitant

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹1218 to ₹1218

1 variant(s)

Aprelief

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹1443 to ₹1443

1 variant(s)

Apritech

Uvtech Biosciences Private Limited

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹1428 to ₹1428

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Aprepitant

Aprepitant helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain chemotherapy medicines.
It will not help if you already have nausea and vomiting.
Do not use it continuously for a long time.
It is recommended to take Aprepitant 1 hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
It may damage sperms and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Aprepitant

Q. What are Aprepitant capsules/ what is Aprepitant used for?

Aprepitant 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

Q. How does Aprepitant work?

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