Emend (Aprepitant)

Alternate Name: Emend

Description: Aprepitant is an NK1 receptor antagonist drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting. Aprepitant is a generic drug. Aprepitant costs around $108 for a supply of 1, 40 mg capsule, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Aprepitant savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiemetic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 40 MG

Warnings: Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Birth control (including pills, rings, implants and other devices) may not work while you are using this medicine. To keep from getting pregnant, use another form of birth control during treatment and for 1 month after your last dose of this medicine. Other forms of birth control include condoms, a diaphragm, or contraceptive foams or jellies. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with pimozide., Some foods and medicines can affect how aprepitant works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Carbamazepine, clarithromycin, dexamethasone, diltiazem, itraconazole, ketoconazole, methylprednisolone, nefazodone, nelfinavir, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, troleandomycinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Cancer medicines (including ifosfamide, vinblastine, vincristine)Sedative medicine (including alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam), Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.