Product Description

Emend 125mg/80mg Capsule 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.

Emend 125mg/80mg Capsule 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.

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy

Side Effects

Severe:

• Slowed heartbeat (rare)
• Faster heartbeat (more common)
• Weight loss
• Lowering of white blood cell count
• Infections
• Muscle spasms/ weakness
• Chest discomfort 
• Frequent urination
• Stomach ulcer, severe constipation

Common:

• Acne; rash
• Weakness, dizziness
• Anxiety
• Eye itching; ringing in ears
• Skin sensitivity 

Storage

Store below 30℃