Emend Injection (Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine Injection) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Emend Injection Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Emend Injection Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

EMEND (fosaprepitant dimeglumine) Structural Formula Illustration

EMEND (fosaprepitant dimeglumine injection) for Injection is a substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK₁) receptor antagonist indicated in adults for use in combination with other antiemetic agents for the:

prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]
prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC) [see DOSAG...

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What is Emend Injection Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Emend Injection Patient Information: Side Effects

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.

Tell your caregivers 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 app...

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What is Emend Injection Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Emend Injection Consumer Information: Uses

Fosaprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Fosaprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting.

This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting if you already have it. Contact your doctor for further instructions if you are experiencing nausea or vomiting.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a...

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