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What is Emend
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The suggested amount of Emend is contingent upon the recognized affliction, including Operative Surgery, Nausea and cancer chemotherapy. The measure of dosage varies, depending on the approach of administration (e.g. Capsule; Kit - Oral or Powder, for suspension - Oral) outlined in the table below.Warnings
Emend has two contraindications, so it should not be utilized in combination with the issues detailed in the following table.Emend ContraindicationsEmend Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Emend?
81 active clinical trials are currently in progress to evaluate the potential of Emend to ameliorate Operative Surgery-induced Nausea and cancer chemotherapy-related symptoms.Emend Reviews: What are patients saying about Emend?
Patient Q&A Section about emend
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is Emend used for?
"Aprepitant is used alongside two other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain chemotherapy medications."
How long does it take for Emend to work?
"Your doctor will tell you when to start taking this medicine. It is usual to take the first dose one hour before the start of chemotherapy. For the next two days, continue to take a dose once daily, one hour before chemotherapy if you are receiving it that day. If you are not having any chemotherapy, take the dose once daily in the morning."
Can you take Emend and Zofran together?
"There is no known interaction between Emend and Zofran, but that doesn't mean there definitely isn't one. Always check with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns."
What drug class is Emend?
"Emend is a prescription medicine used to relieve the symptoms of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. It may be used alone or with other medications. Emend belongs to a class of drugs called antiemetics, which are drugs that prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.NK1 receptor antagonists are a type of antiemetic."