Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting experienced as a side effect of chemotherapy or anti-cancer treatment. It inhibits the signal to reach the brain that causes the feeling of nausea or vomiting.

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, and hiccups. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Aprepet-Z Capsule Combipack

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Aprepet-Z Capsule Combipack

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Aprepet-Z Capsule Combipack

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 Aprepet-Z

Constipation
Indigestion
Headache
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Hiccup
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Aprepet-Z Capsule Combipack

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Aprepet-Z Capsule Combipack works

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is a combination of two different doses of Aprepitant. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during treatment with anti-cancer medicines.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack 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

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Aprepet-Z Capsule Combipack?

If you miss a dose of Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Apremac Capsule Combipack

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Quick tips

Aprepet-Z 125/80 Capsule Combipack is taken alongside other medicines to help stop sickness (nausea and vomiting) after chemotherapy.
Even if you do not feel like eating or drinking, try to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming lacking in fluid in the body (dehydrated).
If you are taking any contraceptive 'pill' at the same time as this medicine, the effectiveness of the 'pill' can be reduced if you have a bout of being sick (vomiting) which lasts for more than 24 hours. In such a case, ask your doctor for additional contraceptive precautions.

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Patient concerns

i am doing computer science, i have been suffereing from eplilepsy ,and he has advised me to 300mg of tab oxycetol, but last week i had fits and could not attend my semester exams,can you advise some magnesium supplement for brain,as one my fathers friend,who is a nuurosurgeon is russia advised him

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Not sure You can try A to Z capsule one daily

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Paediatrics

Take A to Z capsule 1 daily for 20 days and your symptoms can be due to some psychological disorder, Please take opinion of psychiatrist

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References

Aprepitant. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merch & Co, Inc.; 2006. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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