How does Emend treat chemotherapy side effects?
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Emend works in conjunction with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Emend must be taken one hour in advance to prevent these symptoms. Emend is an antiemetic medication. These medications stop a chemical in the brain, called neurokinin, from triggering nausea. If you are already experiencing nausea or vomiting, it is too late for Emend to work properly.
Emend works in conjunction with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Emend must be taken one hour in advance to prevent these symptoms. Emend is an antiemetic medication. These medications stop a chemical in the... More -
Cheryl Taylor of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Emend (aprepitant) is a typically a three-day regimen to help prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. Typically, the first day the patient receives a 125 mg tablet and the next two days they receive 80 mg doses.Emend (aprepitant) is a typically a three-day regimen to help prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. Typically, the first day the patient receives a 125 mg tablet and the next two days they receive 80 mg doses. More
