Fosapine 150mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It is also used in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults.

Fosapine 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment

Uses of Fosapine Injection

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Fosapine Injection

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Fosapine 150mg Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). It is given as an injection by a doctor and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Fosapine Injection

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

Common side effects of Fosapine

Headache
Dizziness
Hiccup
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use Fosapine Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fosapine 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fosapine 150mg Injection 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

Fosapine 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fosapine 150mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fosapine 150mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fosapine 150mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fosapine 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fosapine 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Fosapine 150mg Injection helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain chemotherapy medicines.
It will not help if you already have nausea and vomiting.
Do not use it continuously for a long time.
It is recommended to take Fosapine 150mg Injection 1 hour before chemotherapy treatment (Day 1) and in the morning on Days 2 and 3.
Fosapine 150mg Injection may be unsafe to use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmorpholine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

NK1 Antagonists

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Vomiting nausea problem and fever

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

FAQs

Does Fosapine 150mg Injection help treat nausea and vomiting?

No, this medicine will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Fosapine 150mg Injection is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). It prevents the feeling of sickness by blocking the body's natural substances that cause nausea and vomiting.

What are some of the serious side-effects of Fosapine 150mg Injection?

Some of the serious side-effects of this medicine are rash, itching, skin peeling or blisters, difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Does Fosapine 150mg Injection reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives?

This medicine can make hormonal birth control less effective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using Fosapine 150mg Injection, use a barrier form of birth control like condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. Keep using the barrier form of birth control for 1 month after your last dose of aprepitant.

Is Fosapine 150mg Injection given before or after chemotherapy?

Fosapine 150mg Injection is administered 1 hour before your chemotherapy on days 1, 2, and 3 of your treatment.

Should I avoid any food and drinks while taking Fosapine 150mg Injection?

You can continue with your normal diet unless your doctor tells you otherwise. However, it is advisable to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming dehydrated, eating small, simple but nourishing snacks every few hours rather than large meals, and sucking on hard candy or popsicles during chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting.

What should I avoid during chemotherapy?

During chemotherapy, it is advisable to avoid caffeine as it can make you feel dehydrated, avoid fatty fried, spicy, and overly sweet foods, as they may induce nausea, avoid alcohol and smoking. It is also advisable to avoid crowds or people with colds, as you may be at risk of infection as well as sun exposure to prevent rashes and dry skin.

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