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Cancer Drug Information

  • Posted: 01/25/2007
  • Updated: 10/26/2011

Aprepitant

listen 1  (uh-PREH-pih-tunt)

This page contains brief information about aprepitant and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.

US Brand Name(s): Emend
FDA Approved: Yes

Use in Cancer

Aprepitant is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to prevent or treat:

More About Aprepitant

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary 2 - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

MedlinePlus Information on Aprepitant 3 - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:

  • warnings about this drug,
  • what this drug is used for and how it is used,
  • what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
  • what you should know about this drug before using it,
  • other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
  • possible side effects.

Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Aprepitant 4 - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.

Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.


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Glossary Terms

chemotherapy (KEE-moh-THAYR-uh-pee)
Treatment with drugs that kill cancer cells.
drug (drug)
Any substance, other than food, that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Also refers to a substance that alters mood or body function, or that can be habit-forming or addictive, especially a narcotic.
nausea (NAW-zee-uh)
A feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit. Nausea is a side effect of some types of cancer therapy.
prevention (pree-VEN-shun)
In medicine, action taken to decrease the chance of getting a disease or condition. For example, cancer prevention includes avoiding risk factors (such as smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, and radiation exposure) and increasing protective factors (such as getting regular physical activity, staying at a healthy weight, and having a healthy diet).
surgery (SER-juh-ree)
A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.
vomit (VAH-mit)
To eject some or all of the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Table of Links

1http://www.cancer.gov/PublishedContent/Media/CDR/Media/716823.mp3
2http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/drugdictionary.aspx?CdrID=454517
3http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a604003.html
4http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=454517&idtype=1
5http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/alphalist
6http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/drug-page-index
7http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learningabout/approval-process-for-cancer-
drugs
8http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/investigational-drug-access