Emend Injection (Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine Injection) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Emend Injection Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my health care provider before I receive fosaprepitant (Emend Injection)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to fosaprepitant, aprepitant (oral Emend), 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 fosaprepitant.

Before you receive fosaprepitant, 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. Fosaprepitant is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while you are being treated with fosaprepitant.

It is not known whether fosaprepitant passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is fosaprepitant given (Emend Injection)?

Fosaprepitant is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a hospital or cancer treatment center. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take at least 15 minutes to complete.

The first dose of fosaprepitant is usually given 30 minutes before your chemotherapy treatment begins.

You may also be given other medicines, including oral Emend (aprepitant capsules), for 3 or 4 days to further help prevent nausea and vomiting.

Fosaprepitant is not for long-term use.

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