Fosaprepitant
It is prodrug of aprepitant, which is antagonist of human substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors.antiemetic with anticancer therapy.
IV; 150 mg intravenously over 20 to 30 minutes approximately 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy.
patient taking pimozide, hypersensitivity.
Paediatric: safety and efficacy not yet established. Pregnancy: Category B. Lactation: Data not sufficient. Elderly:Use with caaution.
fatigue, diarrhea, neutropenia, asthenia, anemia, peripheral neuropathy, leucopenia, dyspepsia, urinary tract infection, pain in extremity.
| Brand Name | Manufactured by |
|---|---|
| APRITAX INJ | TAXANE HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD. |
| ARTEPITANT | PREMEDIUM PHARMA |
| EMVOID | TORRENT LABS (P) LTD. |
| FOSARAN | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |
