What is Emend for Injection?
Emend for Injection is utilized alongside other medications to treat vomiting as well as vomiting that can result from chemotherapy in adults as well as children who are at least 6 months old.Emend for Injection can be administered prior to the time of treatment and will not treat vomiting or nausea you already suffer from.Emend for Injection may also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this medication guide.
Side effects of Emend for injection
Contact emergency medical assistance. If you notice indications or warning signs of a reaction, such as an allergic reaction that causes hives eruptions, itching skin sores or peeling, tingling or warmth sensations, weak or fast heartbeats, severe dizziness or difficulties swallowing or breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, or tongue,Emend to Injection can cause serious adverse side effects. Should you experience: Consult a medical provider immediately
- Swelling, pain, redness, burning, blistering, or changes to the skin where chemotherapy medication was injected;
- A lightheaded sensation, similar to when you're about to pass out.
- Burning or pain during urination;
- Low blood cell counts, low blood cell counts, fever chills, fatigue, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold feet and hands, and feeling lightheaded or sluggish.
Common negative side effects from Emend for Injection may include:
- Fatigue, weakness;
- Fever;
- Low blood cell count;
- Painful urination;
- Diarrhea, indigestion,
- Discomfort, numbness, and weakness or pain in your legs or arms.
This isn't a complete list of possible side effects, and others could happen. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Ondansetron, Lorazepam, Dexamethasone, Zofran, Ativan, and Metoclopramide
Warnings
It is not recommended to use Emend for injection if you also use pimozide. Combining these two drugs can result in dangerous or unwelcome side effects.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use Emend for Injection if you are allergic to Emend for Injection or Aprepitant or are taking another medication called pimozide (Orap). This medication can result in dangerous or unwanted reactions when combined with pimozide.Inform your physician immediately if you have ever experienced:
- Liver disease.
Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.Emend for injection can cause hormone contraceptives to be less effective, such as birth control pills, injections, implanted skin patches, and vaginal rings. You can use barrier birth control to stop the onset of pregnancy: diaphragm, condom, cervical cap, condom, and contraceptive sponge.Continue to use an infant birth control for a minimum of 1 month after every dose of fosaprepitant.
How to take Emend for Injection?
Emend for Injection is administered as an injection into the vein. Your healthcare professional will offer the injection.The first doses of fosaprepitant are usually administered at the beginning of the chemotherapy. It is also administered on the second or third day after chemotherapy.It is also possible to receive additional medications to help prevent vomiting and nausea.Emend for Injection is not intended for long-term use.If you take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), you may require additional "INR" or prothrombin time tests following the time you received Emend for Injection.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Emend for Injection can be used for a single dose and does not come with a daily dose schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Because Emend for Injection is given by a health specialist in a medical setting, it is highly unlikely for an overdose to occur.
What should be avoided?
Follow the doctor's advice regarding any restrictions on your food, drink, or activities.
Interaction with other drug
There are times when it's not recommended to take certain medications simultaneously. Certain drugs may affect the blood levels of the other drugs that you take, which can cause more side effects or make the medication less effective.Numerous drugs can impact Emend for injection. This includes over-the-counter and prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are included in this list. Inform your doctor of your current medications and any other medications you are about to start or stop taking.
