FOSapretero Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

FOSapretero Injection is a prescription medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

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General Information

Contains

Fosaprepitant (150mg)

Marketer

Hetero Drugs Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

FOSapretero Injection is given under the supervision of healthcare professional. Moreover, it is better to take it at a fixed time and you should not stop taking this medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you have missed a dose than it is better to take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver function test while taking this medicine.

It has side effects like fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, constipation and hiccups. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur as a side effect, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Uses of FOSapretero Injection

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Side effects of FOSapretero Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of FOSapretero

Headache
Hiccup
Indigestion
Fatigue
Decreased appetite
Constipation

How to use FOSapretero Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How FOSapretero Injection works

FOSapretero Injection is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (neurokinin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy).

All substitutes for FOSapretero Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

FOSapretero Injection is given as a drip into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
It makes you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive until you know how this medicine affects you.
You will be monitored for liver functioning regularly while taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with FOSapretero Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

FOSapretero Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

FOSapretero Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

FOSapretero Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

FOSapretero Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of FOSapretero Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

FOSapretero Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of FOSapretero Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmorpholine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Neurokinin-1 (NK1) Receptor Antagonists

References

McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1086.
Fosaprepitant dimeglumine. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2008 [revised 29 Nov. 2018]. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Availale from:
Fosaprepitant. Highway, Greenville, NC: DSM Pharmaceuticals; 2008. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Patient concerns

NAUSEA AND VOMITING DUE TO COLD

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab Domstal 1 tab Stat and keep yourself warm

Vomiting, nausea neck pain backside

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Neck pain may be due to nausea NAD vomiting Visit physician for the same

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Marketer details

Name: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Address: 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 018. Telangana, INDIA

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver FOSapretero Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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