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Composition :

APREPITANT-205MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Axiommax Oncology Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit

Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit 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.

Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit 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 Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit as prescribed. You are recommended to take Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit for as long as your doctor has advised it. In some cases, Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit 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 Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit or any other medicines. Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit.

Uses of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Directions for Use

Take Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit with or without food as advised by your doctor. Always take Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit together with other medicines. Swallow it as a whole with some liquid; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit 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. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit

  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Tiredness
  • Indigestion
  • Hiccups

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit or any other medicines. Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AprepitantCisapride
Critical
AprepitantTerfenadine
Critical

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AprepitantCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Co-administration with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Cisapride may cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Cisapride together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it is safe to do so if your doctor has prescribed it. Contact a doctor if you have palpitations, an irregular pulse, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AprepitantTerfenadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Co-administration with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Terfenadine may increase the blood levels of Terfenadine and leads to irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Terfenadine together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction. It is safe to do so if your doctor has prescribed it. Contact a doctor if you have palpitations, an irregular pulse, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AprepitantEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit combined with Eliglustat can considerably raise blood levels of Eliglustat. This raises the possibility of cardiac adverse effects such as abnormal heart rhythm, heart block, and cardiac arrest.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Eliglustat together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; they can be consumed if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, weak heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Using pimozide together with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit may significantly increase the blood levels of pimozide. High blood levels of pimozide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Pimozide together is not recommended; as it can lead to an interaction, you can take them if your doctor advises you to. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat, get immediate medical help. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Using flibanserin together with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit can significantly increase the blood levels of flibanserin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flibanserin and Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you develop any symptoms, such as extreme sleepiness or low blood pressure, that cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. To reduce the chance of these side effects, use Flibanserin at bedtime. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Lomitapide blood levels can be significantly increased by combining it with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lomitapide and Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, indigestion, gas, constipation, liver problems causing fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light-colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AprepitantAstemizole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Co-administration with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Astemizole may increase the blood levels of Astemizole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Astemizole together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it is safe if your doctor has prescribed it. Contact a doctor if you have palpitations, an irregular pulse, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor. Astemizole should not be combined with any other medications without a doctor's advice.
AprepitantAvanafil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit may considerably raise Avanafil levels in the blood. This increases the severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although the co-administration of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Avanafil may result in an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, visual problems, ringing sound in the ears, vision or hearing loss, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, or priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not discontinue any medications without doctor's consultation.
AprepitantButorphanol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Butorphanol blood levels may rise if Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and Butorphanol are used together.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit with Butorphanol could result in an interaction, it is safe to do so if advised by your doctor. Consult a doctor if you have sleepiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulties concentrating, fainting, confusion, extreme drowsiness, slow heart rate, and/or shallow or difficult breathing. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to a doctor.
AprepitantCilostazol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
Co-administration of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit with cilostazol may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit with cilostazol may cause an interaction, it is safe to do so if advised by your doctor. If you feel dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, diarrhea, bleeding, palpitations, or an abnormal heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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APREPITANT-205MGAlcoholic liver disease
Moderate

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APREPITANT-205MGAlcoholic liver disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit:
The liver is primarily responsible for Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit metabolism. Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit was well tolerated in investigations of patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 5 to 9), and no clinically significant changes in its pharmacokinetics were seen. As a result, there is no need to change the dosage of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit in this patient population. Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score > 9), as there is no clinical or pharmacokinetic data in this population.

How to manage the interaction:
Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit is metabolized by the liver, hence it is usually not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease as it can increase the Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit level in the body. Increased levels can increase the risk and severity of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit side effects. However, you can take it when advised by your doctor. If you experience headache, fatigue, low appetite, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and hiccups contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

FAQs

Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit 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 Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit as it may increase the blood levels and effects of Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit. 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 Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit.

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 Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit. Therefore, you are recommended to use another or additional non-hormonal form of birth control method during treatment with Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit and for up to 2 months after using Apriswift 125/80Mg Capsule Kit.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PIMOZIDE
  • TERFENADINE
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • CISAPRIDE
  • TACROLIMUS
  • EVEROLIMUS
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • SIROLIMUS
  • FENTANYL
  • ALFENTANIL
  • QUINIDINE
  • ETOPOSIDE
  • IRINOTECAN
  • ifosfamide
  • ACENOCOUMAROL
  • WARFARIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • TRIAZOLAM
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • MIDAZOLAM
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • POSACONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • NEFAZODONE
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • TOLBUTAMIDE

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea and vomiting: Nausea is an uneasiness in the stomach that usually precedes vomiting. Vomiting, on the other hand, is a normal bodily response in which a person desires to evacuate stomach contents from the mouth aggressively. In brief, nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a variety of disorders, including infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). Vomiting is controlled by a receptor in the brain known as the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ). After chemotherapy and radiation therapy, nausea and vomiting are common side effects. It can also arise as a side effect of an operation or surgery. Controlling vomiting and nausea in cancer patients is critical for conducting daily tasks. It can cause mental abnormalities, lack of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration if not managed.

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