What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Liver disease
- An unusual or allergic reaction to aprepitant, fosaprepitant, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Cisapride
- Flibanserin
- Lomitapide
- Pimozide
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Diltiazem
- Estrogen and progestin hormones
- Medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
- Medications for HIV
- Medications for seizures or to control epilepsy, such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
- Medications used for sleep or anxiety disorders, such as alprazolam, diazepam, midazolam
- Nefazodone
- Paroxetine
- Ranolazine
- Rifampin
- Some chemotherapy medications, such as etoposide, ifosfamide, vinblastine, vincristine
- Some antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin
- Steroid medications, such as dexamethasone or methylprednisolone
- Tolbutamide
- Warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress.
Do not take this medication if you already have nausea and vomiting. Ask your care team what to do if you already have nausea.
Estrogen and progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 1 month after the last dose. Talk to your care team about contraceptive options. They can help you find the option that works for you.
This medication should not be used continuously for a long time.
This medication may change your liver function blood test results.