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J8501 Oral aprepitant

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Also known as: Emend, Oral aprepitant

Aprepitant administered orally; a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting, particularly in chemotherapy.

Clinical Context

Used to prevent acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Often combined with 5-HT3 antagonists and corticosteroids.

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Specialties

OncologyInternal MedicineGastroenterology

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