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Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule

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Introduction of Apristar Capsule

Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting experienced as a side effect of chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. It inhibits the signal to reach the brain that causes the feeling of nausea or vomiting.

Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is a combination of two NK1 antagonists.

Uses of Apristar Capsule

  • Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Apristar Capsule

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Apristar Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Apristar

  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hiccup
  • Increased liver enzymes

How to use Apristar Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Apristar Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Apristar Capsule

  • Apristar 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is taken alongside other medicines to help stop sickness (nausea and vomiting) after chemotherapy.
  • Even if you do not feel like eating or drinking, try to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming lacking in fluid in the body (dehydrated).
  • If you are taking any contraceptive 'pill' at the same time as this medicine, the effectiveness of the 'pill' can be reduced if you have a bout of being sick (vomiting) which lasts for more than 24 hours. In such a case, ask your doctor for additional contraceptive precautions.

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References

  1. Aprepitant. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merch & Co, Inc.; 2006. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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