Apretero 125mg/80mg Capsule
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
Hetero
Pack of
3 Capsules
Salt Composition
Aprepitant
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Apretero capsule is used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting which patients experience as side effects caused due to chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. This medicine is responsible for sending the signal directly to the brain which produces the feeling of nausea or vomiting.
Indication
Chemotherapy
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Description
Apretero which is an antiemetic is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist that when combined with other antiemetic agents, assists in preventing acute and delayed nausea and vomiting related to the beginning and repetitive treatment of most nauseant cancer chemotherapy. Aprepitant is a particular exorbitant associative antagonist of human substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors. Has little or no uniformity for serotonin (5-HT3), dopamine, and corticosteroid receptors, which target existing therapies for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CI NV).
Uses
Benefits
Side Effects
Apretero capsules may cause certain side effects. Make sure to contact your healthcare professional if side effects occur after administration or last longer than usual.
Constipation
Indigestion
Headache
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Hiccup
Increased liver enzymes
Take this medicine as per your doctor’s prescription. The dose of this medicine depends on your medical condition and you should keep taking it until your doctor informs you.
How To Use
How It Works
To prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, Apreterois usually taken once a day, with or without food as advised by the doctor on the starting days of cancer chemotherapy treatment. You will probably take an Apretero1 hour before your chemotherapy on days 1, 2, and 3 of your treatment.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Apretero capsules without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not consume Apretero capsules without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
If you missed a dose of Apretero capsules, consult your doctor. Don’t double up the next dose to cope with the missed one unless your doctor recommends it.
Quick Tips
FAQs
This medication is used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting which patients experience as side effects caused due to chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. This medicine helps make your recovery easy while going through cancer treatments like radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Apretero is a medication that works by blocking the action of chemicals in your body that are responsible for making you feel or experience sickness.
Some common side effects are constipation, indigestion, headache, tiredness, hiccups, and others.
Store this medicine at room temperature, keeping it away from heat and direct heat.
Apretero might affect your vision or make you feel dizzy and sleepy. So, you should not drive after taking this medicine.
