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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Aprifast 150 mg Injection is used to treat Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It contains Fosaprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) which is converted to aprepitant in the body. It works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines.

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Composition :

FOSAPREPITANT-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Axiommax Oncology Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Aprifast 150 mg Injection

Aprifast 150 mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs called anti-emetics. It is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (anti-cancer medicines). Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.

Aprifast 150 mg Injection contains Fosaprepitant, a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which is converted to aprepitant in the body. It works by blocking neurokinin 1 receptors (causes a feeling of sickness) present in the vomiting centre in the brain. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting. 

Aprifast 150 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Aprifast 150 mg Injection may cause common side effects such as headache, hiccups, tiredness, loss of appetite, indigestion, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately. 

If you are allergic to Fosaprepitant or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection. Drive only if you are alert after receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection.

Uses of Aprifast 150 mg Injection

Treatment of Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Directions for Use

Aprifast 150 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Aprifast 150 mg Injection contains Fosaprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) which is converted to aprepitant in the body. It works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines.

How Aprifast 150 mg Injection Works

Aprifast 150 mg Injection contains Fosaprepitant, a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which is converted to aprepitant in the body. It works by blocking neurokinin 1 receptors (causes a feeling of sickness) present in the vomiting centre in the brain. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Aprifast 150 mg Injection

  • Headache
  • Hiccups
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation

What if I have taken an overdose of Aprifast 150 mg Injection

As Aprifast 150 mg Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Fosaprepitant or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection. Drive only if you are alert after receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection. If you are using warfarin (blood thinner), your doctor may recommend blood tests after you receive Aprifast 150 mg Injection to check your blood clotting.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AprepitantPimozide
Critical
AprepitantFlibanserin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AprepitantPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Using pimozide together with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's may significantly increase the blood levels of pimozide. High blood levels of pimozide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Pimozide together is not recommended; as it can lead to an interaction, you can take them if your doctor advises you to. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat, get immediate medical help. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Using flibanserin together with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's can significantly increase the blood levels of flibanserin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flibanserin and Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you develop any symptoms, such as extreme sleepiness or low blood pressure, that cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. To reduce the chance of these side effects, use Flibanserin at bedtime. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantAstemizole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Co-administration with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Astemizole may increase the blood levels of Astemizole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Astemizole together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it is safe if your doctor has prescribed it. Contact a doctor if you have palpitations, an irregular pulse, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor. Astemizole should not be combined with any other medications without a doctor's advice.
AprepitantTerfenadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Co-administration with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Terfenadine may increase the blood levels of Terfenadine and leads to irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Terfenadine together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction. It is safe to do so if your doctor has prescribed it. Contact a doctor if you have palpitations, an irregular pulse, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AprepitantLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Lomitapide blood levels can be significantly increased by combining it with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lomitapide and Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, indigestion, gas, constipation, liver problems causing fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light-colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Co-administration with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Cisapride may cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Cisapride together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it is safe to do so if your doctor has prescribed it. Contact a doctor if you have palpitations, an irregular pulse, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AprepitantEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's combined with Eliglustat can considerably raise blood levels of Eliglustat. This raises the possibility of cardiac adverse effects such as abnormal heart rhythm, heart block, and cardiac arrest.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Eliglustat together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; they can be consumed if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, weak heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantAvanafil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's may considerably raise Avanafil levels in the blood. This increases the severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although the co-administration of Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Avanafil may result in an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, visual problems, ringing sound in the ears, vision or hearing loss, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, or priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not discontinue any medications without doctor's consultation.
AprepitantBrexpiprazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Coadministration of Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's may raise Brexpiprazole levels in the blood when taken together.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Brexpiprazole interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you have anxiety, irritability, confusion, fits, muscle cramps, lip smacking, chewing, puckering, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, restlessness, foot tapping, low blood pressure such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or an elevated pulse or heart rate call a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantEplerenone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's:
Eplerenone levels in the blood may be significantly elevated by Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's.This could make adverse effects more severe.

How to manage the interaction:
Although coadministration of Aprifast 150 mg Injection 1's and Eplerenone can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor Consult a doctor if you have any kidney-related symptoms (swollen ankles, tiredness, shortness of breath, difficulty in sleeping, itchy skin), nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in the hands and feet, heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking medicines.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and low-fat diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, skinless poultry, lean meats, nuts, fish, whole grains, and plant-based oils, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion.
  • Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting. 
  • Increase the intake of fluids. Drink a small amount of water after small intervals to stay hydrated. 
  • Avoid taking greasy or oily foods, as these foods trigger nausea and vomiting. 
  • If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food, as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with Aprifast 150 mg Injection is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if clearly needed.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Fosaprepitant is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, discuss with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive Aprifast 150 mg Injection.

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Driving

Caution

Aprifast 150 mg Injection may cause dizziness or sleepiness in some people. Therefore, if you feel dizzy or sleepy after receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection, avoid driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have any kidney problems, inform your doctor before receiving Aprifast 150 mg Injection.

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Children

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Aprifast 150 mg Injection in children, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

Aprifast 150 mg Injection is used to treat Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Aprifast 150 mg Injection works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines.
Aprifast 150 mg Injection may cause constipation as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.
You are advised not to take hormonal birth control medicines such as birth control pills, implants, skin patches, and certain intrauterine devices (IUDs) as they may not work properly when taken together with Aprifast 150 mg Injection. Therefore, you are recommended to use another or additional non-hormonal form of birth control method during treatment with Aprifast 150 mg Injection and for up to 1 month after using Aprifast 150 mg Injection.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A/303, Atrium -1, Andheri - Kurla Road, Mumbai 400 059 India
Other Info - APR0134

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