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Emend Capsules
OVERDOSE
No specific information is available on the treatment of overdosage.
Drowsiness and headache were reported in one patient who ingested 1440 mg of aprepitant.
In the event of overdose, EMEND should be discontinued and general supportive treatment and monitoring should be provided. Because of the antiemetic activity of aprepitant, drug-induced emesis may not be effective.
Aprepitant cannot be removed by hemodialysis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
EMEND is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of the product.
EMEND is a dose-dependent inhibitor of cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4 (CYP3A4). EMEND should not be used concurrently with pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole, or cisapride. Inhibition of CYP3A4 by aprepitant could result in elevated plasma concentrations of these drugs, potentially causing serious or life-threatening reactions [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Last reviewed on RxList: 7/12/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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