Fossamart Injection
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Vial of 1 injection • Injection
Fossamart Injection
Fosaprepitant (150mg)
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Vial of 1 injection • Injection
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Active composition
Fosaprepitant 150 mg
How It Works
Fosaprepitant acts as a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, inhibiting the action of substance P, a neurotransmitter involved in the vomiting reflex.
Medicine Strength
150 mg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
Nausea
Fossamart Injection contains Fosaprepitant 150mg, a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist used primarily to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. It works by blocking the action of substance P, a neuropeptide involved in triggering the vomiting reflex, thereby providing effective control of both acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
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Administered intravenously, Fossamart Injection is typically given prior to chemotherapy treatment as part of a combination antiemetic regimen, often alongside corticosteroids and serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists, to enhance its efficacy. Its rapid conversion to aprepitant in the body ensures prompt onset of action, making it suitable for patients undergoing highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
The injection is generally well tolerated, with common side effects including fatigue, hiccups, and mild gastrointestinal disturbances. It is important to use Fossamart Injection under medical supervision, as dosage adjustments may be necessary based on the chemotherapy protocol and patient-specific factors such as liver function. By effectively reducing the incidence and severity of CINV, Fossamart Injection improves patient comfort and adherence to cancer treatment regimens, ultimately contributing to better therapeutic outcomes.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Fossamart Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fossamart Injection.
High Risk
Pregnancy
Fossamart Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Medical Advice
Driving
Fossamart Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Exercise Caution
Liver
Fossamart Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fossamart Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Regular Checkup
Breastfeeding
Fossamart Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Kidney
Fossamart Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fossamart Injection is recommended.
Regular Checkup
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