Aprepitanto (Emend)

Emend is an oral medicine that prevents vomiting. after surgery or during chemotherapy treatment.

This medicine is produced by the Merck Sharp & Dohme laboratory and can be purchased in pharmacies only with a medical prescription and after medical recommendation. Its use is made through tablets before surgery or cancer treatment.

Price

The use of Emend costs at least 290 reais per package.

Indications

Emend is indicated to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery or in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

How to use

Emend is used by adults in the form of pills, and the doctor usually recommends 125 mg chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting prevention, 1 hour before chemotherapy; followed by 80 mg, once a day, in the morning, for the next 2 days.

In the case of Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting, 40 mg 3 hours before anesthesia induction is recommended.

Side effects

Some side effects of Emend include fatigue, weakness, constipation or diarrhea, poor appetite, nausea and hiccups.

Contraindications

The use of Emend is contraindicated in pregnancy, during breastfeeding and for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

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