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Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (anti-cancer medicines) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. It contains Aprepitant, a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which works by blocking the neurokinin-1 receptor (causes the feeling of sickness) present in the vomiting centre in the brain. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.
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Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet 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) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. 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.
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet contains Aprepitant, a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which works by blocking the neurokinin-1 receptor (causes the feeling of sickness) present in the vomiting centre in the brain. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.
Take Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet as prescribed. You are recommended to take Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it. In some cases, Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as headache, constipation, loss of appetite, tiredness, indigestion, and hiccups. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, consult your doctor immediately if the side effects persist or worsen.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet or any other medicines. Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
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Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet contains Aprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) that works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.
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Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet or any other medicines. Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
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Alcohol
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The interaction of alcohol with Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.
Pregnancy
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If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if clearly needed.
Breast Feeding
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It is unknown whether Aprepitant is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
Driving
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Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Hence, do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
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If you have liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Your doctor may monitor your liver condition.
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If you have any kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
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Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet is used to treat Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet as it may increase the blood levels and effects of Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or experience side effects such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, or loss of appetite. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
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 Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet. Therefore, you are recommended to use another or additional non-hormonal form of birth control method during treatment with Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet and for up to 2 months after using Fos-Aprepitant 125mg Tablet.
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