Aprepitant-aprecap (125 mg & 80 mg .)

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (INDIA)

“Aprepitant” is the Drug / Molecules content in “Aprecap”. It belongs to a class of medications called Anti-Emetics. It works in the nervous system to block the action of a chemical that causes vomiting.It blocks neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor in the brain and prevents the stimulation of the vomiting center and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) in the brain.

 

Indication

Aprepitant is used in prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and in prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Note

Precaution

  • Aprecap is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
  • Caution has to be taken when used during lactation