Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is used to treat nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. It works by blocking the release of chemicals such as serotonin and substance P which are responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.
This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. If you miss any dose, please consult your doctor. It is advised to complete the treatment without any interruption. If you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling, and itching, stop the medicine and please consult your doctor.
This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients. The common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, erythema, weakness, headache, constipation, and indigestion. If any of these side effects worsen with time, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine is not safe to use in patients of liver and kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment as this medicine may make you feel sleepy or dizzy.
03Uses
Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Netupitant and Palonosetron. These medicines work by blocking the release of chemicals (serotonin and substance P) which cause nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. They help prevent nausea and vomiting during both the acute and delayed phase after cancer chemotherapy.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is used to prevent nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting in adults with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy (medicines to treat cancer). It works by blocking a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. Using Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule helps you recover more comfortably from chemotherapy. The recommended dose is one capsule taken by mouth one hour before starting chemotherapy. Please follow your doctor’s instruction for the dose and duration of taking Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Indigestion
Constipation
Headache
Weakness
Erythema (skin redness)
Fatigue
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is prescribed to prevent, lessen, or relieve nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
It is advisable to take Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule with or without food approximately 1 hour prior to the start of chemotherapy or as advised by your doctor.
Along with taking Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule, drink fluids throughout the day like water and juices.
Eat small amounts of food throughout the day.
Avoid heavy, high fat, and greasy meals right before chemotherapy.
Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule should only be taken to prevent feeling sick after chemotherapy as instructed by your doctor and should not be taken on a regularly scheduled basis.
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