SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Emend

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Emend

Emend has 77 Side Effects total
36 are Life Threatening
10 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Emend

Emend is also known by the generic name Aprepitant

USES:
Aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). This medication is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Aprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting.

This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting if you already have it. Contact your doctor for further instructions if you are experiencing nausea or vomiting.

Emend has 36 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body - Bacterial Septicemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Burning Stomach - Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Malignant Tumor or Cancer - Malignancy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Severely Difficult Bowel Movements - Severe Constipation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Emend

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Emend has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Severely Difficult Bowel Movements - Severe Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Emend

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Emend Drug-Drug Interactions

Emend has interactions of severe seriousness with 12 drug(s):

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Astemizole. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Cisapride. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Hismanal. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Latuda. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Lurasidone. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Orap. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Pimozide. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Propulsid. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Seldane. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Seldane-D. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Terfenadine. Click here to see them

Emend has 1 severe interactions with Terfenadine-Pseudoephedrine. Click here to see them

Emend has interactions of serious seriousness with 66 drug(s).

Emend has interactions of moderate seriousness with 342 drug(s).

Emend has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Emend has 1 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Emend. Emend Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriouosness level) Contraindication Warnings Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Emend.

Emend has 8 related brands and strengths:

Aprepitant 125 Mg (1)-80 Mg (1)-80 Mg(1) Caps In Dose Pack Aprepitant 125 Mg Cap Aprepitant 40 Mg Cap Aprepitant 80 Mg Cap Emend 125 Mg (1)-80 Mg (1)-80 Mg(1) Caps In Dose Pack Emend 125 Mg Cap Emend 40 Mg Cap Emend 80 Mg Cap

Emend - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.