Fosaprepitant
- Generic Name
- Fosaprepitant
- Brand Names
- Emend, Focinvez, Ivemend
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C23H22F7N4O6P
- CAS Number
- 172673-20-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 6L8OF9XRDC
Overview
Fosaprepitant is an intravenously administered antiemetic drug. It is a prodrug of Aprepitant. It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment.
Background
Fosaprepitant is an intravenously administered antiemetic drug. It is a prodrug of Aprepitant. It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment.
Indication
Fosaprepitant is indicated in adult and pediatric patients ≥6 months of age, in combination with other antiemetic agents, for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin. It is also indicated for the treatment of delayed nausea and vomiting with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
Associated Conditions
- Acute Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) caused by highly emetogenic chemotherapy
- Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) caused by highly emetogenic chemotherapy
- Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) caused by moderately emetogenic chemotherapy
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