Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule 1's
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About Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called anti-emetics. It is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (anti-cancer medicines) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule contains Aprepitant, a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which works by blocking the neurokinin-1 receptor (causes the feeling of sickness) present in the vomiting centre in the brain. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.
Take Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule as prescribed. You are recommended to take Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule for as long as your doctor has advised it. In some cases, Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule may cause common side effects such as headache, constipation, loss of appetite, tiredness, indigestion, and hiccups. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, consult your doctor immediately if the side effects persist or worsen.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule or any other medicines. Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
Uses of Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. The detailed uses of Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule are as follows:
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV): Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule helps prevent both acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
- Supportive care in cancer treatment: Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is commonly used as part of antiemetic regimens to improve patient comfort and treatment adherence during chemotherapy.
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Directions for Use
- Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule can be taken with or without food because food does not impact its effectiveness.
- It is usually taken once a day; however, follow your doctor’s advice regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break, chew, or crush it.
Key Benefits
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule contains Aprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) that works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.
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Drug Warnings
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule or any other medicines. Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy and low-fat diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, and plant-based oils, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion.
- Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
- Increase the intake of fluids. Drink a small amount of water after small intervals to stay hydrated.
- Avoid taking greasy or oily foods, as these foods trigger nausea and vomiting.
- If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food, as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.
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Alcohol
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The interaction of alcohol with Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.
Pregnancy
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If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if clearly needed.
Breast Feeding
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It is unknown whether Aprepitant is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
Driving
Caution
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Hence, do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
Liver
Caution
If you have liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. Your doctor may monitor your liver condition.
Kidney
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If you have any kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
Children
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Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before receiving Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
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Limited information available about the use of Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.
FAQs
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule is used to treat Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it is used in combination with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule as it may increase the blood levels and effects of Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or experience side effects such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, or loss of appetite. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
You are advised not to take hormonal birth control medicines such as birth control pills, implants, skin patches, and certain Intrauterine devices (IUDs) as they may not work properly when taken together with Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule. Therefore, you are recommended to use another or additional non-hormonal form of birth control method during treatment with Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule and for up to 2 months after using Apritax Kit 125/80 Capsule.
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