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Emend (Aprepitant)
EMEND (aprepitant) is a medication prescribed to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). EMEND should only be used under the close supervision of a doctor that treats cancer (oncologist). EMEND is approved to treat CINV in patients who are being treated with moderate or highly emetogenic chemotherapy. It can also be used to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). EMEND works by blocking NK1 receptors. NK1 receptors are involved in causing nausea and vomiting, so blocking these receptors helps to prevent this response.

Emend (Aprepitant)

  • Take EMEND exactly as prescribed by the oncologist. EMEND capsules should only be used by adults and pediatric patients that are 12 years or older. The normal dose is 125 mg by mouth one hour before chemotherapy on day 1, and 80 mg by mouth one hour before chemotherapy on days 2 and 3. EMEND can be taken with or without food. Swallow EMEND capsules whole without opening or chewing.
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