Drug details

Emend Capsules (aprepitant capsules)

type of Antiemetic Agents, NK1 Receptor Antagonists

Emend (aprepitant) is an antiemetic (anti-nausea) used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or cancer chemotherapy. Emend is given ahead of time and will not treat nausea or vomiting you already have.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• tiredness
• dizziness
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• heartburn
• mild skin rash
• hair loss
• hiccups
• ringing in your ears
• sleep problems (insomnia).

The following drugs are related to Emend Capsules, either as a replacement or used together:

• Aloxi (palonosetron hydrochloride)
• Aloxi Capsules (palonosetron hcl capsules)
• Anzemet Injection (dolasetron mesylate injection)
• Anzemet Tablets (dolasetron)
• Aponvie (aprepitant injectable emulsion)
• Cinvanti (aprepitant injectable emulsion)
• Folotyn (pralatrexate solution for intravenous injection)
• Fusilev (levoleucovorin injection)
• Kytril (granisetron)
• Kytril Injection (granisetron hydrochloride)
• Sancuso (granisetron transdermal system)
• Istodax (romidepsin for injection)
• Zofran Injection (ondansetron hydrochloride injection)
• Zofran (ondansetron hydrochloride tablets and solution)
• Varubi (rolapitant tablets)

The following supplements are related to Emend Capsules, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Adenosine (s.)
• Coriolus Mushroom (s.)
• Artichoke (s.)
• Ginger (s.)
• Ipecac (s.)