Emend-aprecap (125 mg & 80 mg.)

Marck & Co. INC.

“Emend” contains the Drug / Molecule  “Aprepitant ”. Emend belongs to a class of medications called Anti-Emetics. Emend 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

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

Note

Precaution

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