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What is Emend?
Emend blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that trigger nausea and vomiting.
It is used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or cancer chemotherapy.
Emend is given ahead of time and will not treat nausea or vomiting that you already have.
Emend may also be used for other purposes not listed here.
Important information about Emend
Do not take Emend if you are taking any of the following drugs: cisapride (Propulsid) or pimozide (Orap). These drugs may cause life-threatening interactions when taken together with Emend.
Before taking Emend, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication.
Emend can make birth control pills less effective, resulting in pregnancy. This effect can last for up to 28 days after your last dose of this medication. Talk to your doctor about the use of a non-hormonal back-up form of birth control (such as condoms, a diaphragm, or spermicides) during treatment with Emend and for at least 1 month after your treatment ends.
There are many other medicines that can interact with aprepitant. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
How should I take Diovan?
Take Emend exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Emend can be taken with or without food.
The first dose of Emend is usually taken 1 hour before treatment with chemotherapy, or 3 hours before a surgery. You may also need additional doses for a couple days after your chemotherapy treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions.
You may also be given other medicines with Emend to further help prevent nausea and vomiting. This medication is not for long-term use.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you forget to take your medicine within the prescribed length of time before your chemotherapy or surgery.
Diovan side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Emend: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
* feeling light-headed, fainting;
* slow heart rate;
* pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; or
* pain or burning when you urinate.
Less serious Emend side effects may include:
* nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain;
* diarrhea or constipation;
* loss of appetite;
* hiccups;
* increased thirst or hot, dry skin;
* weakness, dizziness, tired feeling;
* headache;
* ringing in your ears;
* fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
* sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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