How should I use aprepitant?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Aprepitant oral is taken by mouth.
Aprepitant injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Aprepitant is not for long-term use. You will most likely need only 1 to 3 doses.
The first dose of aprepitant is usually given 30 to 60 minutes before treatment with chemotherapy. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Aprepitant oral can be taken with or without food.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Give the oral suspension (liquid) using only the dosing syringe provided.
If you also take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), you may need extra "INR" or prothrombin time tests after you have used aprepitant.
Store aprepitant capsules at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Store the prefilled liquid dosing syringe in the refrigerator, do not freeze. After taking the liquid out of the refrigerator, you must use it within 3 hours.
Throw away any liquid medicine not used within 3 days (72 hours) after you received it. Do not save it for later use.