USES OF APRECAP CAPSULE
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
BENEFITS OF APRECAP CAPSULE
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Aprecap 125/80 Capsule blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
SIDE EFFECTS OF APRECAP CAPSULE
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aprecap
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Hiccup
- Increased liver enzymes
HOW TO USE APRECAP CAPSULE
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aprecap 125/80 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW APRECAP CAPSULE WORKS
Aprecap 125/80 Capsule is a combination of two different doses of Aprepitant. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during treatment with anti-cancer medicines.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprecap 125/80 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aprecap 125/80 Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aprecap 125/80 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aprecap 125/80 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprecap 125/80 Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aprecap 125/80 Capsule is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprecap 125/80 Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprecap 125/80 Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.