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Nausea and vomiting facts

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a disease or condition. The underlying cause of the illness causing nausea and vomiting should be identified and treated.
Nausea and vomiting symptom control is important both for comfort's sake and to prevent dehydration.
Dehydration can worsen nausea and vomiting.
Medication may be available to control symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Introduction to nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited.

Vomiting is a violent act in which the stomach almost...

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Emend Capsules Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Emend, Emend 3-Day

Generic Name: aprepitant (Pronunciation: a PREP i tant)

What is aprepitant (Emend Capsules)?

Aprepitant blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that trigger nausea and vomiting.

Aprepitant is used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or cancer chemotherapy.

Aprepitant is given ahead of time and will not treat nausea or vomiting that you already have.

Aprepitant may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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What are the possible side effects of aprepitant (Emend Capsules)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

feeling light-headed, fainting;
slow heart rate;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; or
pain or burning when you urinate.

Less serious side effects may include:

nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain;
diarrhea or constipation;
loss of appetite;
hiccups;
increased thirst or hot, dry skin;
weakness, dizziness, tired feeling;
headache;
ringing in your ears;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about aprepitant (Emend Capsules)?

Do not take aprepitant if you are taking any of the following drugs: cisapride (Propulsid) or pimozide (Orap). These drugs 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.

Aprepitant can make birth control pills less effective, resulting in pregnancy. This effect can last for up to 28 days after your last dose of this medication. Talk to your doctor about the use of a non-hormonal back-up form of birth control (such as condoms, a diaphragm, or spermicides) during treatment with aprepitant and for at least 1 month after your treatment ends.

There are many other medicines that can interact with aprepitant. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

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