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Emend Capsules Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking aprepitant (Emend Capsules)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to aprepitant, or if you are taking any of the following drugs:

  • cisapride (Propulsid); or
  • pimozide (Orap).

The drugs listed above may cause life-threatening interactions when taken together with aprepitant.

Before taking aprepitant, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication.

FDA pregnancy category B. Aprepitant is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether aprepitant passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take aprepitant (Emend Capsules)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Aprepitant can be taken with or without food.

The first dose of aprepitant is usually taken 1 hour before treatment with chemotherapy, or 3 hours before a surgery. You may also need additional doses for a couple days after your chemotherapy treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions.

You may also be given other medicines with aprepitant to further help prevent nausea and vomiting.

Aprepitant is not for long-term use.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Store aprepitant at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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