Fosaprepitant
Information about Fosaprepitant
Fosaprepitant Uses
Fosaprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
How Fosaprepitant works
Fosaprepitant 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 Fosaprepitant
Headache, Hiccup, Fatigue, Decreased appetite, Constipation, Dizziness, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Itching, Diarrhea, Flatulence, General discomfort, Sleepiness, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Anxiety, Palpitations, Hot flushes, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Dryness in mouth, Burping, Dyspepsia, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Urinary tract infection, Discomfort when urinating, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Limb pain, Acne, Urticaria, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Available Medicine for Fosaprepitant
FosaportBiocon
₹28981 variant(s)
FosalonCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹25711 variant(s)
FosaprepitCipla Ltd
₹24001 variant(s)
FosaMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹15401 variant(s)
FospehalHalsted Pharma Private Limited
₹33001 variant(s)
FOSapreteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹23751 variant(s)
ApreoneEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹20851 variant(s)
FosapineAlpine Lifescience Private Limited
₹35001 variant(s)
FosappCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹27481 variant(s)
FosmiqSmiq Pharma
₹29951 variant(s)
Expert advice for Fosaprepitant
- Fosaprepitant is given as a drip into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It makes you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive until you know how this medicine affects you.
- You will be monitored for liver functioning regularly while taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.